2008 Annual Report, Goffstown, New Hampshire

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TOWN HALL 497-8990 Admin/Selectmen Ext. 100 Planning 117 Assessor 112 Sewer 116 Building 114 Tax Collector 110 Finance 104 Town Clerk 107 TOWN DEPARTMENTS Fire (Church St.) 497-3619 Parks & Recreation 497-3003 Fire (E. Goffstown) 497-4655 Police 497-4858 Fire (Pinardville) 622-6713 Public Works 497-3617

Library 497-2 1 02 Transfer Station 497-4824 SCHOOLS Bartlett Elementary 623-8088 Mt. View Middle 497-8288 Maple Ave. Elem. 497-3330 Goffstown High 497-4841 Glen Lake School 497-3550 SAU #19 Admin. 497-4818 VILLAGE DISTRICTS Goffstown Water 497-3621 Grasmere Water 497-8346

Cover Photo Courtesy ofDavid Suitor 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Dedication

Police Chief Michael T. French, Ret.

It was September 1973 when Michael French began his career with the Town of Goffstown, a career which spanned 34 years. Since he was not old enough to carry a gun, he began as a Dispatcher. When he became of age, he became a volunteer Special Police Officer and continued his paid position as a dispatcher. In 1976 he became a full-time Police Officer. He held the specialized assignments of Juvenile Specialist, K-9 Handler and Explorer Post Advisor. In 1984 he was promoted to the rank of Corporal while working in the

Juvenile Division. It did not take him long to rise to the rank of Sergeant in charge of Detectives in 1986. Three years later he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. He was the Accreditation Manager and instrumental in preparing the Goffstown Police Department for international accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (GALEA) in 1992. This was no small fete, as Goffstown was the first town in New Hampshire to become accredited utilizing our valued part-time officers. He received a Distinguished Service Medal in 1992 for his dedication to the accreditation process. In 1995 he became Captain, Executive Officer, a position he held until his promotion to Chief of Police in 1999. Chief French served as Police Chief until his well earned retirement in April 2008.

Mike is an active volunteer in Goffstown and the state. Organizations such as Goffstown Junior Baseball, Goffstown Main Street Program, Crispin' House, Rotary Club and Camp Fatima have benefitted from his active volunteerism. Chief French and his wife Sue continue to reside in Goffstown where they raised their two children, Bruce and Missy. Since his retirement he enjoys more time with his grand-daughter Susan Rose who he adores. Chief French dedicated his entire 34-year Law Enforcement career to the Town of Goffstown. We are grateful for his loyalty and dedication to the town.

Goffstown is a better place to live and work because of Michael T. French.

Therefore, it is with great pride and thanks that the Goffstown Board of Selectmen dedicate the 2008 Annual Report to retired Police Chief Michael T. French. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Table of Contents

Dedication 1 Cable TV Community Access 104 Table of Contents 2 Information Technology 105 Town Information 3 Capital Improvements Program 106 Meeting Schedule 5 Community Development 107 People Serving Goffstown 6 Planning Board 113 TOWN GOVERNMENT Economic Development 114 Executive Reports Conservation Commission 115 Selectmen 10 Zoning Board of Adjustment 116 New Hampshire Senate 13 Historic District/Heritage 117 2009 Warrant 14 Southern NH Planning 119 Election Results and Vital Statistics Fire... 121 Ballot Det. Mtg. Minutes (2008) 18 Police 128 Election Results Parks & Recreation 132 Presidential Primary 36 Public Library 135 Special State Election 37 Public Works 138 Town Election 38 Solid Waste Commission 139 State Primary 46 Cemetery Trustees 140 General Election 48 Other Agency Reports Vital Statistics Sewer Commission 141 Births 50 Goffstown Village Water 144 Marriages 51 Grasmere Village Water 149 Civil Unions 55 OFFICIAL BALLOTS Deaths 56 Town Ballot I Interments 59 School Ballot V Financial Reports SCHOOL DISTRICT Auditor's Management Letter 60 Executive Reports

Independent Auditor's Report 62 School Board Report 1 MD&A 65 Superintendent's Report 3 Selectmen Response 71 Ballot Det. Mtg. Minutes (2008) 5 2008 Inventory Valuation (MS-1) 72 Election Results 12 Schedule of Town Property 73 2009 Warrant 14 Assessor's Report 79 Pupil Enrollment 16 Revised Est. Revenues (MS-4) 80 Financial Reports Town Budget (MS-7) 82 Auditor's Management Letter 17 Tax Rate Calculation (2008) 88 Independent Auditor's Report 20 Tax Collector (MS-61) 89 MD&A 21 Balance Sheets 91 Revenues 27 Treasury Report 92 Debt Schedule 28 Debt Schedule 93 Budget 29 Town Clerk & Transactions 94 Principals ' Reports Supervisors of the Checklist 96 Glen Lake School 30 Trustees of Trust Funds 97 Bartlett School 31 Support Services 102 Maple Ave. School 32 Department & Committee Reports Mountain View Middle 33 Budget 103 Goffstown High School 34 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Town Information

In 1 734 Goffstown and West Manchester were designated as Narragansett No. 4 but the settlement of the town did not begin in earnest until the 1740s. The Town of Goffstown, incorporated 1761, is named for Colonel John Goffe, an early settler, soldier, and civic leader. Goffstown was originally a farming community. As the town was settled during the 1760s, the timber that was cleared was used in building ships. Oxen drew the wood to the village of

Piscataquog and from there it was floated by raft to Newburyport, Massachusetts. The oxen route became known as Mast Road, now the main road through town. Goffstown is located at 43° 01' N and 71° 36' W in Hillsborough County nine miles west of Manchester on NH Route 114; north of Bedford on Route 1 14; east of New Boston on Route 13; south of Weare on Route 114; and 16 miles from Concord, the state capital of New Hampshire. The town has three boroughs or regions: Goffstown Village, Grasmere Village and Pinardville. The Town has a population of approximately 17,784 (2004 OEP) and occupies approximately 36.9 square miles. Town Hall elevation is 306' above sea level, and the top of Mt. Uncanoonuc is 1,321' above sea level. A five member Board of Selectmen governs Goffstown. Legislative policy, including passage of the Town Budget, is determined by the annual Town Meeting. The Town provides a full array of governmental services, library and recreational services. At the 1996 Annual Meeting residents passed RSA 40:13 changing the traditional town meeting to a ballot determination meeting followed by an official ballot.

TOWN HALL : Located at 16 Main Street, the Town Hall houses the following offices: Administration/Selectmen, Assessing, Building, Finance, Information Technology, Planning & Zoning, Sewer, Tax Collector, and Town Clerk. Town Hall office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Town Clerk : Voter registration is with the Supervisors of the Checklist or Town Clerk. To register to vote, one must be 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen and a resident of Goffstown. New voter registrations for local, state and federal elections may be done at the polls on Election Day. For eligibility to vote at the Ballot Determination Meeting you must register 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. Absentee ballots are available to qualified voters for all elections. Dog licenses expire on April 30 each year. A dog must be licensed at 4 months of age. A rabies certificate is required. Fees are $6.50 for neutered pets, $9.00 unaltered. A penalty of $1.00 per month is assessed as of June 1 for unlicensed dogs. Automobile registrations, initiated at the Town Clerk's office, are due and renewable in the birth month of the resident owner. Registration decals are available for an additional fee of $2.50. Passenger, motorcycle, trailer and tractor plates are also available in this office. The Town is on-line with NH Division of Motor Vehicles to provide a full range of motor vehicle registration services, including boat registrations. You must present your driver's license and your state issued renewal form, or previous registration. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

Property Taxes : Goffstown collects property taxes semi-annually; payments are due at the Tax Collector's Office July I and December 1. Property is assessed as of April 1. Town-wide valuation update was completed in 2008. The tax rate for 2008 was $22.69 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation.

Zoning : The Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Goffstown was originally adopted and made effective on March 14, 1961. The Ordinance regulates land use in town and zoning amendments are adopted at the Annual Town Meeting.

FIRE DEPARTMENT : The Fire Department provides services to the community from three (3) facilities that are located throughout the Town. Fire Stations are located on Tirrell Hill Road in East Goffstown, Church Street in the Village and Mast Road in Pinardville. The Department's Administration Office is located at the Village Fire Station and can be contacted by calling 497-3619.

POLICE : The Goffstown Police Department is located on Route 1 14 across from the State Prison for Women. The department provides emergency response to a variety of situations within the community 24 hours a day.

PUBLIC WORKS : The Public Works Department is located at 404 Elm Street adjacent to the Transfer Station facility. Its office is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The Transfer Station for solid wastes and recyclables is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Curbside solid waste and recycling pickups are once a week.

LIBRARY : The Goffstown Public Library is located at the intersection of Main Street (Route 114), High Street and Elm Street adjacent to the historic Popcorn Stand. The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 am to 8 pm, Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm, Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday during the school year. Check our web site at www.goffstown.lib.nh.us for more information, or call us at 497-2102.

PARKS & RECREATION DEPT .: The Parks and Recreation Center is located at 155 S. Mast Street with meeting rooms and gymnasium for activities. The Dept. provides two (2) supervised playgrounds with excellent summer programs, two (2) public swimming pools, seven (7) public tennis courts, athletic fields, a running track, an outdoor ice-skating area, and a skateboard park. Extensive recreational activities for youth and adults are offered year-round.

SCHOOL DISTRICT : An elected 9 member School Board governs the

Goffstown School District; the Annual School District Meeting determines its budget. At the 1996 Annual Meeting voters passed RSA 40:13 changing the traditional school meeting to a ballot detemiination meeting followed by an official ballot. School Department Offices are located in the White Building at

1 1 School St. in Goffstown Village. The Superintendent of Schools serves the school districts of Goffstown, Dunbarton and New Boston. The public schools within Goffstown School District consists of three (3) elementary schools - Glen Lake School at 251 Elm St. (pre-school and kindergarten), Maple Avenue Elementary School in the Village and Bartlett Elementary School in Pinardville (grades 1-4); Mountain View Middle School, located at 41 Lauren Lane, (grades 5-8), and Goffstown High School, 27 Wallace Rd. (grades 9-12). Mountain View Middle School and Goffstown High School accept tuition students from the Dunbarton and New Boston school districts. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Meeting Schedule

Board of Selectmen Every Monday at 6:00 PM unless posted otherwise. Meetings held in the Mildred Stark Meeting Room at Goffstown Town Hall.

Budget Committee Third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Goffstown Town Hall.

Community Access Cable TV Committee Second Monday of the month at 6:30 PM at the GTV studio in Goffstown High School.

Capital Improvement Program (CLP.) Committee June through September, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM as needed.

Conservation Commission Fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at Goffstown Town Hall.

Economic Development Council Fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM at the Goffstown Town Hall.

Highway Safety Committee As needed

Historic District Commission First Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM at the Grasmere Town Hall.

Library Trustees Third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Library.

Parks & Recreation Committee Third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Parks & Recreation Center.

Planning Board Second & fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at Goffstown Town Hall.

School Board First & third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Goffstown High School. Sewer Commission Second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM at the Goffstown Town Hall.

Solid Waste Commission Starting in January, the third Wednesday of every other month at 7:00 PM at the Goffstown Dept. of Public Works Building.

Zoning Board of Adiustment First Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Goffstown Town Hall. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report People Serving Goffstown Governor Administrative Officers John Lynch Sue Desruisseaux, MPA Town Administrator, Deputy United States Senators Treasurer

Judd Gregg Patrick J. Sullivan, Police Chief, John E. Sununu Emergency Management Dir. Richard O'Brien, Fire Chiefand Representative in Congress Forest Fire Warden Carol Shea Porter - 1st. District Carl L. Quiram, Public Works Director Executive Councilor- District 5 David L. French, Recreation Director Debora B. PignateUi Dianne Hathaway, Library Director Janice O'Connell, MBA, State Senator- District 20 Finance Director Lou D'Allesandro Gail Lavallee, Tax Collector Renee Millson, Dep. Tax Collector Representatives to Karen LeClerc, Dep. Town Clerk General Court District 7 Scott Bartlett, Assessor (2008-2009 Roster) Marc Tessier, Building Inspector, Russell C. Day and Health Officer Lawrence A. Emerton, Sr. Stephen Griffin, AICP, Planning & Richard E. Fletcher Economic Development Coord. Randolph (Rip) Holden Derek Home, Zoning Code Gary Hopper Enforcement Officer Neal M. Kurk Neil Funcke, MS, IT Administrator Pamela V. Manney Kerry P. Steckowych, Prosecutor Karen K. McRae Paul Fitzgerald and William Drescher, Town Counsel Board of Selectmen Nicholas Campasano, Chair 2009 ADA Compliance Committee Scott Gross, Vice Chair 2010 Susan Desruisseaux, Coord. 2009 Vivian Blondeau 2010 Rosemary Garretson 2009 John Caprio 2009 Richard Hopf 2009 Philip A. D'Avanza 2011 Jean Mayberry 2009 Wayne Richardson 2009 Town Moderator Virginia McKinnon Rodney L. Stark 2010 School Board Rep. Henry Boyle, Alt. School Bd. Rep. Town Clerk Cathy Ball 2011 Budget Committee Daniel Cloutier, Chair 2009 Town Treasurer John Hikel, Town Jean C. Mayberry 2011 Sub-Committee Chair 2011 11 11

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William Hart, School C.l.P. Committee Sub-Committee Chair 201 Tim Redmond, Chair 2009 Ivan Beliveau 2010 Earl S. Carrel, Community Rep. 2009 Steve Foumier 2009 Frederick P. Cass, Christi Garrison 201 Community Rep. 2009 Roxann Hunt 2009 Henry Boyle, Sch. Board Rep. 2009 David Pierce 2010 Scott Gross, Sel. Rep. 2009 Roger Richard 2010 Fred Plett, Plan. Bd. Rep. 2009 JudyRoberge 2010 David Pierce, Budget Rep. 2009 Cathie Simard 2011 Keith Allard, Alt. Sch. Bd Rep. 2009 Theresa Wahon 2009 Stephen Griffm, Planning Adv. 2009 Nicholas Campasano, Sel. Rep. Keith AUard, School Bd. Rep. Conservation Commission Richard Fletcher, Goffstown Village Kimberly Peace, Chair 20 1 Water Precinct Rep. Evelyn Miller, Vice Chair 201 Bill Gordon, Grasmere Village Karen McRae 2009

Water Precinct Rep. David Nieman 20 1 Kimberly Ricard 2009 Building Board of Appeals Susan Tucker 2009 Arthur Rose, Sr., Chair 201 Jean Walker 2010 Nonnan Chauvette 201 CoUis Adams, ^//. 2011 Darron Pierson 2010 Amy Pollock, Alt. 2009 Wayne Richardson 2009 Vivian Blondeau, Sel. Rep. David White 2009 Patty Gale, StaffLiaison Paul Lebrun, ^//. 2011 3 Vacant Alt. Positions

Cable TV Access Committee Economic Development Council Rosemary Garretson, Chair 2009 Albert Desruisseaux, C/?<3z> 2010 Donald Gagnon, Vice-Chair 2011 Daniel Reidy, Vice Chair 2010 Ivan Beliveau 2009 Richard Bruno 2009

Ryan Casey 20 1 JohnHikel 2010 James Pingree 2010 John E. Neville 2010 Michael Przekaza 2009 William Wynne 2009 William Wynne 2011 Bryan King, Alt. 2009 Barbara Doody, ^//. 2011 Stephen Langley, Alt. 20 1

Carole Klement Huxel, Alt. 20 1 Scott Gross, Sel. Rep.

Patrick Tucker, A It. 2009 Stephen Griffm, TA 's Rep.

Neil Funcke, Gov 't. Advisor Alan Yeaton, Planning Bd. Rep. Jeff Tate, School Advisor Richard Gagnon, PEG Coordinator Goffstown Common Oversight Comm. Cemetery Trustees David French, P&R Dir., Chair Joan Konieczny 2009 Larry Brown, Citizen Rep. 2008 Linda Reynolds-Naughton 201 Carl Quiram, Public Works Dir. Jean Walker 2010 Mark Rynearson, Citizen Rep. 2010 Nicholas Campasano, Sel. Rep. 11

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Goffstown Village Water Precinct Michael Pelletier 2009 Allen D. Gamans, Jr. Chair 2010 Susan Plante 2011 Henry C.Boyle 2013 Henry Boyle, Alt. 2009 Richard Coughlin 2012 Sara Santoro, Alt. 2009 Richard Fletcher 2009 Michael Lawler, Alt. 2009

Raymond Taber 20 1 Philip D'Avanza, Sel. Rep. Mark Norklun, Moderator 2009 Roger Richard, Budget Rep. Linda Reynolds-Naughton, Clerk Municipal Records Retention Grasmere Village Water Precinct Committee Christine H. Daniels, Chair 2009 Scott Bartlett 2009

Raymond St. Pierre 20 1 Cathy Ball 2009 William Swanson 201 Gail Lavallee 2009 Diane Rand, Clerk 2009 Jean Mayberry 2009 Bruce Rand, Treasurer 2009 Bill Gordon, y^//. 2011 Parks & Recreation Commission

Robert P. Draper, Chair 20 1 Highway Safety Committee Kurt Lauer, Vice Chair 2010 Patrick J. Sullivan, Police Chief, Janet MacDougall 2010 Chair D. Michael McKinnon 2009 Ruth E. Gage, Community Rep. 2009 William Sullivan 2012 Stephen Griffin, Planning & Philip Tatro 2012 Economic Dev. Coordinator Susan Tucker 2012

Carl Quiram, Public Works Dir. J. Claude LaRoche, Alt., 2010 Scott Gross, Sel. Rep. Historic District Commission Christi Gamson, Budget Rep. Elizabeth DubruUe, Chair 2009 Charles W. Carr 2010 Planning Board Lionel Coulon 2009 Lowell VonRuden, Chair 2011

Elaine Emerton 20 1 JoAnn Duffy 2009 Mary Sullivan 2011 Steven Dutton 2009 Ruth Gage, ^//. 2010 James Raymond 2011 Alice Rohr, ^//. 2010 Timothy Redmond 2010 Rodney Stark, ^//. 2011 Alan Yeaton 2009 Mildred A. Wheeler-Pratt, Alt. 201 Collis Adams, Alt. 2011 William Wynne, Alt. 2009 John Caprio, Sel. Rep. Philip D'Avanza, Sel. Rep. 3 Vacant Alt Positions Derek Home, StaffLiaison 1 Vacant Alt. Position Sewer Commission James Bouchard, Chair 2009 Library Trustees Stephen Crean 2011 Lisa lodice, Chair 2010 Catherine Whooten 2010 Richard Chamberlin, Vice Chair2009 Scott Gross, Sel. Rep. Ruth Anne B iron 2010 Jennifer Foley 2011 Judy Pancoast 2009 21

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Solid Waste Commission Kent Nolan 2009 Frederick Plett, Chair 2009 Suzanne Tremblay 2009 Russell Day 2009 Jeffrey Tate 2010 Tammy Gross 2010 Tom Hart, Student Rep. David W. Packard 2009 Andre Roy 2010 School District Clerk

I. Richard Schaffner 2011 JoAnn Duffy 2009 Donald Tuttle 2011 John Caprio, Sel. Rep. School District Moderator Mike Walton, Adv. James Raymond 2009 3 Vacancies School District Treasurer So. NH Planning Commission Lissa Winrow 2009 Henry C.Boyle 2010 JoAnn Duffy 2009 School District Administration

Barbara Griffm 20 1 S.A.U. #19 Anthony Marts, Alt. 2009 Stacy Buckley Superintendent ofSchools Supervisors of the Checklist Brian Balke, Asst. Superintendent Denise Lemay, Chair 2014 Mary Claire Barry, Asst. Christine Daniels 2012 Superintendent

Suzanne Tremblay 20 1 Raymond Labore, Business Mgr.

Trustees of the Trust Funds Bartlett Elementary School Kenneth Rose, C/zazr 2010 David Bousquet, Principal Earl S. Carrel 2011 Calvin Pratt 2009 Glen Lake School Leslie Doster, Principal Zoning Board of Adjustment Catherine Whooten, Chair 201 Goffstown High School Kevin Reigstad, Vice Chair 2009 Frank McBride, Principal Denise Herman 2009 Kim McCann, Asst. Principal Gail Labrecque 2010 Mary Singer, Asst. Principal Theresa Walton 2009

Leonard P. Stuart, Alt. 20 1 Maple Ave. Elementary School 4 Vacant Alt. Positions Marc A. Boyd, Principal Suzanne Pyszka, Asst. Principal

School Board Mountain View Middle School Jim Hunt, Principal Keith Allard, Chairman 2009 Jermifer Gillis, Asst. Principal Philip Pancoast, Vice Chair 20 1 Henry Boyle 2011 Travis Garrett, Asst. Principal Lorry Cloutier 2010 Phillip Kendall 2010 Virginia "Ginny" McKinnon 2009 10 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Selectmen Annual Report

Seated L-R; Selectman Vivian Blondeau, Chairman Nicholas Campasano, Vice Chairman Scott Gross. Standing L-R: Selectman John A. Caprio, Selectman Philip A. D Avanza

At this time each year we review events and accompHshments of the past year. A December ice storm left many residents without power for days and some for weeks. The federal declaration of emergency will assist towns in recouping the costs related to the cleanup of downed trees and limbs. During 2008 we continued our long range goals and accomplished steps towards their achievement.

(1) Keep Goffstown Affordable During 2008 the town began the implementation of three new software programs in an effort to use technology to improve efficiency. TEMSIS software is now used in the ambulances to improve communications with the hospital and patient reporting thus improving patient care. The more timely entry of data while in the ambulance makes more efficient use of employee time. The Public

Works Department purchased and is in the process of implementing VueWorks, asset management software, which tracks improvements on the town's infrastructure. Assessing is in the process of implementing the new VISION-GIS software. In an effort to explore partnerships we held meetings with various committees and boards such as All Boards, School Board, CIP, Conservation Commission, Library Trustees, and State Representatives. This year the voters will decide whether the costs of the School Resource Officer will be paid for by 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 1± the School District so that the cost can be shared with the sending school districts. Currently, this position is funded by only the Town of Goffstown. The Board embraces the idea from the All Boards Meeting to contract with a grant writer to expand on grant applications. The grant writer would be paid by the administrative fees allowed in the grant. In this way the Board does not increase the budget to hire a grant writer. The partnership with the Rail Trail Committee continues to flourish and several construction projects were accomplished in 2008. In 2008 Administration was successful in acquiring Rail Trail grants totaling $59,185. The Police Department acquired $38,510 in grants to replace the generator and to update the Emergency Management Plan. The Fire Department acquired a Homeland Security Grant for Air Breathing Station in the amount of $38,000. In addition to grants, the town benefitted from a variety of gifts of personal property: LifePak Monitor Defibrillator valued at $22,000 from the New England Heart Institute; Canine Kevlar Vest valued at $750 from Kevlar for Canines; and interoperable radio equipment valued at $5,500 from Souhegan Mutual Aid. In addition there were smaller personal property donations which did not require Public Hearings. We thank all donors for their generosity. In 2009 we plan to start the CIP process with department heads submitting their CIP requests to the Board of Selectmen by May 1 prior to submitting to CIP.

The Board continued its budget development process and developed the 2009 budget based upon adjustments to the default budget. We completed our review of town fees, held a public hearing and established the new fee structure with an effective date of 1/1/09.

(2) Improve Customer Service Although we explored the use of Customer Relationship Software to provide

24/7 customer service for all town services, it proved too costly and was cut from the 2008 budget. We are committed to searching for low cost technology to meet the growing needs of the community and staff. Town Hall continues cross-training office staff to maximize office coverage and customer service.

(3) Increase Citizen Involvement In an effort to increase citizen involvement and communication with citizens, we continue our public comment session at the beginning of our regularly scheduled meetings. Also, we continue to appoint citizens to serve on ad-hoc committees to provide advice to the Board. The Ethics Policy Development Committee concluded and a Code of Conduct was approved by the Board of Selectmen. Also, a Village Planning Committee was convened to review the Village Plan and provide us options as we look towards the road work in the Village Area in next few years. We continue to meet with State Representatives regarding pending legislation to assure there is no downshifting of costs to the local property taxpayer.

(4) Special Projects During 2008 the Board of Selectmen adopted an updated Emergency Management Plan which uses the format now required by the federal government f2_ 2008 Goffstown Annual Report to be eligible for continued federal funds. The Board concluded its Code of Conduct, Rules of Procedures and reviewed and revised various town policies. Although the $2.5 million bond for expansion of municipal water system to Lynchville and Danis Parks passed at the 2008 Town Meeting, there was insufficient support from the potential users of the system to move forward with the project due to the cost to individual users. Therefore, the town will continue to explore available grants to reduce the cost to the users. The District Court has relocated to the Bouchard Building at the Hillsborough County Complex. Upon passage of the 2009 town budget, we will seek proposals for the most efficient use of Town Hall space. The proposal will address the needs for meeting space, office space, energy efficiency, structural integrity, and security. We are fortunate to have offsetting funds from the Mildred Stark Trust Fund for this planning and construction. The Board would like to thank the voters for supporting the establishment of a Capital Reserve Fund for Fire Apparatus and appropriating $420,000 in 2008 to this fund. We hope you will continue to support annual contributions to this fund so as to avoid bonding and interest costs for the purchase of future fire apparatus. We also thank the voters for supporting the Fire Union's Collective Bargaining Agreement and for accepting the SAFER grant to hire two new full-time firefighters. In 2009 you will be asked to vote on an article to acquire land abutting the Library. The Library Trustees plan to use their unrestricted funds for this purchase. This appropriation will not impact the town tax rate.

Appreciation During 2008 many long term employees retired: Police Chief Michael French (34 years); Sewer Administrative Assistant Marilyn Hozeny (23 years); Building Inspector Ed Neveu (15 years). We thank them for their service to the town and wish them well in their retirement. Donna Bergeron served the Town for many years in various capacities. She was a part-time secretary to the Fire Wardens, a full-time Secretary to the Selectmen and Administration Office (1993-1999), and Town Clerk (1999-2008). We are deeply saddened by her passing in January 2009. We recognize and thank the many volunteers who serve on town committees, commissions and boards. Your countless hours and efforts assist us in meeting the ever-increasing demands on municipal government. Thank you to the Main Street Program volunteers for all your efforts in promoting Goffstown's community image. We thank the hardworking team of town employees who help carry out the Board of Selectmen goals and mission given by the voters. This year's accomplishments are due to the support of the Goffstown voters. Thank you and we look forward to your continued support.

GOFFSTOWN BOARD OF SELECTMEN Nicholas Campasano, Chairman Vivian Blondeau Scott Gross, Vice-Chairman John A. Caprio Philip A. D'Avanza 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 13 Report of the New Hampshire Senate to the Town of Goffstown

Thank you for the opportunity to report to the residents of Goffstown from the New Hampshire State Senate.

I'd like to begin by thanking the residents of Goffstown for once again entrusting me to represent them in the State Senate. I will continue to serve as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. We face a daunting challenge over the next biennium of trying to craft a balanced budget in the face of an economic recession. All state agencies have been directed to look at ways to reduce costs and cut spending. We hope to be able to achieve significant costs savings without having to cut back on the programs and services that many of our citizens rely on.

I'd like to commend the citizens of Goffstown for the support given to one another during the most recent natural disasters that have taken place in our state. The work done by Goffstown residents at the shelter at the Mountain View

School was truly exemplary of neighbor taking care of neighbor. Once again, it proves that working together, we can make a difference.

As always, if you'd like to discuss a particular piece of legislation, or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. You can write to me at the

State House, email me at dalas(S)leg.state.nh.us , or call my office at 271-21 17.

Lastly, I'd like to give a special thank you to Sara Sarette for her long service as a member of the school board.

Respectfully submitted by, Senator Lou D'Allesandro 14 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Town OF GoFFSTOWN NH 2009 Annual Warrant

To the inhabitants of the Town of Goffstown in the County of Hillsborough qualified to vote in Town affairs: You are hereby notified to meet Wednesday February 4, 2009 at seven o'clock in the evening at Goffstown High School in the Dr. Craig Hieber Auditorium in said Town for the first portion of Town Meeting, also known as the deliberative session, to act on the following subjects and determine matters which will then be voted upon by the official ballot on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. (Snow date for the first session is Thursday, February 5, 2009.) You are further notified to meet Tuesday, March 10, 2009 to vote on all matters by official ballot. The polls will open on March 10, 2009 at 7:00 A.M. and close at 7:00 P.M. in the First District at the Goffstown High School and will open at 7:00 A.M. and close at 7:00 P.M. in the Fifth District at the Bartlett Elementary School. ARTICLE 1 To choose all Town Officers, Trustees, Commissioners, and School District Officers for the ensuing year.

ARTICLE 3 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #3 as proposed by the Planning Board, amending Section 4.3, Table of Dimensional Regulations, so that the footnote "Less setback or more building footprint by Planning Board Conditional Use Permit." will also apply to the Residential Density-2 district. Planning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 15 ARTICLE 4 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #4 as proposed by the Planning Board, amending Section 5.21, Residential Small Business Office- 1, by adding a new Section 5.21.7 to read: The issuance of a demolition permit shall require a conditional use permit, with the Planning Board finding, in addition to Section 15.4.1 Conditional Use Standards, that there has been a fire, natural disaster or other casualty loss requiring building demolition, or that the proposed demolition will not be materially harmful to the stated intent of this district. Planning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend.

ARTICLE 5 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #5 as proposed by the Planning Board, amending Section 5.23, Residential Wind Turbine in order to meet changes in

State Statute, RSA 674:62 through 674:66, the full text of which is available at the Town Office. Planning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend.

ARTICLE 6 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #6 as proposed by the Planning Board, amending Section 6.4.2, adding a new sentence reading: Signs, for which sign content is changed electronically, shall require a Conditional Use Permit. Planning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend.

ARTICLE 7 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #7 as proposed by the Planning Board, amending Section 13.3 Wetland and Surface Water Conservation (WSWC) District by removing language relating to process which is more appropriately contained within the Planning Board's Development Regulations, the fiill text of which is available at the Town Office. Planning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend.

ARTICLE 8 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #10 as proposed by the Planning Board, amending Section 15.3.1.1.2 to read: Granting the variance would not be contrary to the public interest. Planning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend.

ARTICLE 9

Shall the Town adopt Amendment #1 1 as proposed by the Planning Board, to specifically include fencing as one of the items that would be reviewed in an Historic District, by amending Section 3.4.4: adding "fence" after the word structure in the first sentence and adding "or the erection, alteration or removal of any fence" at the end of this Section's last sentence. Planning Board voted 6-1-0 to recommend. 16 2008 Goffstown Annual Report ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the operation, expenses and commitments of the town government, the budget approved by the Budget Committee in the amount of Nineteen Million Three Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Eight Dollars ($19,362,358). This budget will be predicated by estimated revenues in the amount of Seven Million Five Hundred Thirty Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Nine Dollars ($7,530,959). The Sewer Enterprise Fund of One Million Six Hundred Fifty Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Three Dollars ($1,654,293) is included in this revenue amount and in the appropriations requested in this article. The EMS Special Revenue Fund of Three Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Thirty Eight Dollars ($399,038) is included in this revenue amount and in the appropriations request in this article. The motion on the operating budget shall be the following, with only the appropriation amount subject to amendment: "Shall the Town of Goffstown raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant, or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling Nineteen Million Three Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Eight Dollars ($19,362,358)? Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be Nineteen Million Two Hundred Eighty Three Thousand Eight Sixty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Five Dollars ($19,267,455), which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town of Goffstown or by law or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13 X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only." NOTE: This article (operating budget) does not include appropriations in any other warrant article. Board ofSelectmen voted 5-0-0 to recommend. Budget Committee voted 9-5-1 to recommend.

ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to be placed in the Fire Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund which was established by vote of last year's Town Meeting. (This appropriation is in addition to Article 10.) Board ofSelectmen voted 5-0-0 to recommend. Budget Committee voted 8-6-0 to not recommend.

ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the purpose of supporting the nonprofit Goffstown Main Street Program, Inc. (This appropriation is in addition to Article 10.) Board ofSelectmen voted 4-1-0 to recommend. Budget Committee voted 11-2-1 to recommend. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 17 ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $300,000 for the purpose of paying the purchase price as well as all related costs, (title search, closing costs, etc.), for the acquisition of a portion of Map 38, Lot 101, (12 High Street, land abutting the Library), (subject to an approved lot line adjustment), which property will be owned in the name of the Town, but will be used for library purposes and shall be managed and controlled by the Library Trustees; and, further, to authorize the Library Trustees to withdraw and expend all of said appropriated funds from available monies in unrestricted Library Funds; and to authorize the Selectmen to enter into any and all necessary agreements and execute any documents to facilitate this purchase, with the understanding that none of said amount shall be raised by general taxation. (Passage of this appropriation will not impact the tax rate.) Board ofSelectmen voted 4-1-0 to recommend. Budget Committee voted 12-1-1 to recommend. ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town, pursuant to RSA 149-M, will authorize the Selectmen to enter into an intermunicipal agreement for the purpose of arranging for the disposal of the Town's recyclable solid waste, on such terms and conditions as the Selectmen deem in the best interests of the Town. Submitted by the Board ofSelectmen. ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to establish a Recreation Revolving Fund pursuant to RSA 35-B: 2 IL The money received from fees and charges for recreation park services and facilities shall be allowed to accumulate from year to year, and shall not be considered to be part of the Town's General Fund unreserved flind balance. The town treasurer shall have custody of all monies in the fund, and shall pay out the same only upon order of the Parks & Recreation Commission (no further town meeting approval required). These fiinds may be expended only for recreational purposes as stated in RSA 35-B, and no expenditure shall be made in such a way as to require the expenditure of other town funds that have not been appropriated for that purpose. Submitted by the Board ofSelectmen. ARTICLE 16 To hear the reports of Town Officers, Auditors and Committees and to pass any vote relating thereto. ARTICLE 17 To transact any business that may legally come before said meeting.

Given under our Hands and Seal this 24* day of January 2009. GOFFSTOWN BOARD OF SELECTMEN Nicholas Campasano, Chairman Vivian Blondeau Scott Gross, Vice Chairman John A. Caprio Philip A. D'Avanza ^8 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

Then personally appeared the above named, Nicholas Campasano, Scott Gross, Vivian Blondeau, John A. Caprio, Philip A. D'Avanza, and under oath that the above certificate by them is true. Cathleen Ball, Town Clerk Town Ballot Determination Meeting saturday, feb. 2, 2008

Moderator Rodney Stark called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. There were 102 people in attendance out of 11,835 registered voters. GTV recorded the meeting for future broadcast. Eleanor Porritt, Dave Pierce, Lionel Coulon and Peter Jenkins v^ere sw^om in as vote counters by Town Clerk Donna Bergeron. Goffstown Police Explorers Jessica Yianakopolos, Sandra Dakalovic and Tyler Blondeau presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The moderator introduced the people at the head tables. To his left, Selectmen John Caprio, Nick Campasano, Scott Gross, Phil D'Avanza and Vivian Blondeau; Town Administrator Sue Desruisseaux, Finance Director Janice O'Connell. To his right. Assistant Moderator Fred Plett, Town Scribe Marie Boyle and Town Clerk Donna Bergeron. He also introduced the state representatives who were present in the audience. Moderator introduced Parks and Recreation Director David French for his annual presentation of the Clint Robinson/Lionel CuUerot Volunteer Award. Mr. French thanked the many great volunteers who participate in recreation programs throughout the town. He explained that Mr. Robinson and Mr. Cullerot served as volunteers to the community for a total of over forty years. Mr. Cullerot came to the front of the hall, also Bob Draper who is the chairman of the Goffstown Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. French said there were several candidates for the award, and he called upon candidates Tony Shaw, Mike York and Jim Lange to join him at the podium. He then announced that this year's winner of the Robinson/Cullerot Volunteer Award was a husband and wife team, Steve and Tracy Bond. The Bonds thanked Mr. French and the members of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the honor; and Steve Bond said his wife, Tracy, is the one who encourages them to participate.

The moderator made his opening statement. He explained that in 1 996 the Town of Goffstown adopted what was then known as Senate Bill 2, which is now known as the Standardized Official Ballot Referendum System. He laid out the rules and regulations under which this meeting will operate. He explained that we will not be voting today to pass or defeat any article; they will be voted upon at the second half of this meeting which 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 19

will take place on Tuesday, March 1 1 at Goffstown High School and the Bartlett School between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

At today's meeting, articles 1 1 through 27 of the warrant will be open to discussion, debate and amendment. If an amendment is adopted by this meeting, the article will appear on the ballot as amended,' at the voting on March 11. With respect to amendments, the purpose of the warrant is to bring the articles before the voters. Amending appropriation articles up or down is permitted. Substantive amendments not relating to the article's subject matter will not be accepted and will be ruled out of order by the moderator. All amendments must be presented to the moderator in writing. Articles must be moved to the floor and seconded before amending. Following a vote on the amendment, there will be discussion of the main article, but there will be no vote on the article. The previous question is not debatable ~ a yes vote means there can be no further discussion on the subject. A simple majority vote can end the debate. A request for a standing vote or a secret ballot must be in writing, accompanied by the signatures of five registered voters. Reconsideration can only be requested by someone voting on the prevailing side. Are there any questions about those procedures? (There were none). Moderator recognized Hank Boyle who moved to waive the reading of the warrant. Motion was seconded by Bill Hart - Motion passed by a voice vote.

- Moderator said we would commence with Article 1 1 . He read the article ARTICLE 11 - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) for the purpose of acquiring, subdividing, developing land for municipal purposes including, but not limited to, recreational fields, and to acquire conservation easements. To authorize the purchase of a 27+ acre portion of Map 5, Lot 39 (70 Center Street) for the sum of Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000). The current property owners (Barnards) will retain ownership of the house and 2.6 acres. To authorize expending up to Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand ($250,000) for conservation easements. Furthermore, to authorize the issuance of not more than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) of bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (Chapter 33) and to authorize the municipal officials to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon, the maturity and the other terms and provisions thereof, as may be in the best interests of the Town; and to authorize municipal officials to seek grants to offset the amount to be bonded. (60% Ballot Vote required to pass). Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and Budget Committee. 20 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

Selectman Gross moved the article to the floor; motion was seconded by Selectman Caprio. Moderator recognized Sel. Gross, who moved to amend the appropriation in this article from two million dollars ($2,000,000) to one and one-half milHon dollars ($1,500,000) - motion was seconded by Sel. Caprio. Sel. Gross explained that the board of selectmen is looking at the long- term needs of the Town of Goffstown and have been planning for the future. He said there's a shortage of municipal land. This amendment has been made to reduce the amount of the bond.

The reason for the reduction is that over the last 1 Vi years the selectmen have been negotiating with the Bamards. They've also been negotiating with another party, but as yet they have no purchase and sales agreement on the second piece of property. This article calls for the purchase of 27+ or - acres, located on Center Street. The property abuts the transfer station and the gravel pit.

We have a ball field on Route 1 14 - Cemetery Field — that's now being used for practices, but that will not be available in four or five more years. The Cemetery Trustees are planning on the expansion of West Lawn Cemetery in the near future. There are also the Villa ball fields - the Board of Selectmen is not sure whether or not those fields will remain available to the community, as there hasn't been any written guarantee to the board.

And we need to think about our future municipal needs. It's not just about recreational fields; we might need more land for another school, for the town offices or for a fire station. Also included in this article is $250,000 for conservation easements. We want to continue with the efforts of the Conservation Commission. There's also the development of this property, and we've committed $550,000 for that. We hope that the community will support this. Collis Adams spoke next. He asked for the difference in the tax impact between 2 million and 1.5 million dollars. S. Gross said there will not be any tax impact this year; that will come next year. He said the selectmen have received bonding information from the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank. On a two million dollar principal with a 15-year bond, for the first year of 2009 the impact will be $242,777. That same 15-year bond on 1.5 million dollars will be $180,833. So it's about a $62,000 difference. We tried to negotiate two pieces of property, but unfortunately we couldn't do the second one in time.

Rick Swagger - What is the impact to the taxpayer? How much will I be paying?

S. Gross - The land is now in current use so the impact will be very minor. Bob Draper, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission - The commission has been worried for several years about our ball fields. We don't have control over three of theni - the Villa fields and the Lions Club field. The 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 21_

Lions have been wonderful to us. And then there's also Cemetery field - the trustees have allowed us to use the land, but it's come to the point where they will be needing to use it soon themselves. The town is growing.

We could possibly lose the Villa fields - and certainly the Cemetery Field. I would like to thank the Villa, the Cemetery Trustees and the Lions Club for the use of their fields.

I speak in favor of this article and hope you will look at this favorably, so the town will have some places for our kids to play. I think the Police Department will support this. We need places for kids to have activities. This is an investment in the town's fixture. I'd like to speak in favor of supporting this article. S. Gross - This is a part of the master plan of 1995, that recently went through a review. The plan calls for parks and recreational fields and open space areas in the Grasmere section of town.

In the lobby there are some conceptual drawings of this land and what it can be used for. I think this is a win-win situation. H. Boyle - My question is about the $250,000. Is that going to the

Conservation Commission or will it be managed by the Board of Selectmen? Who will control the money?

S. Gross - The way it's worded, it's specifically for conservation easements. Kimberly Peace, Conservation Commission chairman - The Conservation

Commission is in favor of this article. We are not coming to you for a separate article this year. The Board of Selectmen is working with us on this - we're all working very hard on this.

Mark Campbell - I live here. I have three children and I think that this will bring more money into our community. Sports activities do that.

This will have an economic impact on the community - and it will be great to have these things for the children. Larry Emerton - I'm the chairman of the Lions Club field. The high school uses our field for five different sports. Tri-Town Soccer uses it for 600 kids from five different towns. The Lions Club Field is worth well over a million dollars.

Weve been putting a tremendous amount of improvements in there. I think this article should be considered in a favorable manner.

C. Adams - 1 believe that what is being considered now is the amendment. The question was, what's the difference to the average taxpayer? We get our tax bills every six months - how much will they increase? I agree that this is important for long-range planning for our community, but if we reduce the bond, it doesn't provide the money up front for other opportunities for community planning.

I would vote for $2,000,000 and would urge people to defeat this amendment. I think it's important for us to look as far into the future as we can, I would support the $2,000,000 so we can go forward and negotiate with property owners on other pieces of property. I personally would not support the amendment. I still haven't heard the tax increase question answered. 22 200Q Goffstown Annual Report

S. Gross - On a $2,000,000 bond, the estimated tax increase in 2009 will be nineteen cents; on the $1,500,000 bond it will be fourteen cents. And it's about forty-five cents in subsequent years. Historically, the community wants to know what exact piece of property you're buying and we thought with a 60% vote required, it will be too risky to just say "some land." People want to know where we're bonding for something or where we're paying for something. Another thing, even if we had the extra $500,000 and we were able to negotiate a deal with the landowner, the process requires two public hearings, and if 25% of the citizens oppose it, it would go on the ballot anyway. Mark Campbell - Are we better off to use that $500,000 for development? There are six or seven fields out there now. Is that a realistic number to develop those fields? S. Gross - I've had conversations with Dave French and he has talked to people in town about the cost of developing those fields. We will have the benefit of having the materials onsite on one of the sites. The other thing - I've had conversations with some of you in this room. The best things that we've done in this town have not always been directly with taxpayer dollars. We will be going to the different clubs like the Rotary and Lions and Optimists and sports groups and asking for volunteers. We think that a large part of the work will come from donations and sweat equity. We have a proud tradition of this in Goffstown. Tim Redmond - When the Conservation commission proposed this bond to

CIP, we thought it was a great idea. Must this be used within a five-year time period? S. Gross - No. The intent is to purchase the land and develop it. The Conservation Commission is involved in negotiations now for conservation easements. T. Redmond - So the money will be expended within the five years? (Answer was yes). John Hikel - We've heard about the fields - can you give us an idea about the plans for things that aren't limited to recreational fields? S. Gross - Our thought process was for recreational fields, conservation easements and future municipal needs. The municipal purposes - we'll have to get the community involved. This land abuts the transfer station. We've had conversations with Carl Quiram about

that. I think this will be a great asset for the town. People could go there for a summer concert - you could walk on the trails. We don't know what will be happening in the community - we think there might be a need for a fire station - a police sub-station - whatever. We don't know what will be needed in the future years, but we do think this is a good price. Cathy Whooten - What are the interest rates on this and where would that bonding come from? 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 23

S. Gross - It's from the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank and the interest rate is 4.99% on a fifteen-year bond. The date was 1/31/08. Do you think you can get us a better rate?

C. Whooten - 1 do think that the rates have gone down.

S. Gross - 1 think they've gone down too, but I can't guarantee that.

C. Whooten - 1 agree with Collis Adams - if we can get money at lower rates now this is probably the lowest we can get right now. If we can get an additional

$500,000 at 4.99%, I think that's a very good rate and I would support the $2,000,000, rather than the $1,500,000. S. Gross - The board of selectmen has just made a recommendation you have a say in this amendment. We will do whatever you want us to do.

Jason Sachs - I just want to agree with Cathy. My understanding of the bonding authority is it gives the selectmen the authority to bond - but if you have an expenditure on a particular property you have the authority to spend.

J. Caprio - The answer is, the bonding authority - you take the bond for what you need at the time. There are administrative costs attached to taking out a bond. So if you take multiple bonds we have to be careful about that. We have to be as careful as we can and keep the administrative costs as low as we can. Steve Bond - My question is, if we reduce this bond by $500,000, if the Villa property comes up for sale, would we have the money to get it?

S. Gross - No. The only way we could potentially have it is to get other money. It would go on the ballot next year.

C. Adams - I want to bring up some issues - we're talking about five cents- it's fifteen dollars a year on a $300,000 home. This is not your father's town, it's our town. If we want to plan for the future, we need to be thinking of the future. This community has been developed piecemeal. Maybe the projects should have been considered together at one time. I think if we appropriate the

$2,000,000, it would allow us to have the funds for future development. I think if we don't pursue the opportunity to negotiate for other properties

I know of one property that will lend itself much more nicely to recreational fields.

This would be allowing us to look for property for municipal needs. I think we need to be looking forward.

I don't think the average voter will turn this down if it's 1.5 rather than 2 million dollars. I would vote against the amendment ~ let's do the right thing and look forward. Moderator Stark read the amendment - "To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500,000 for the purpose of acquiring, subdividing, developing land for municipal purposes including but not limited to recreational fields and to acquire conservation easements. To authorize the purchase of a 27± acre portion of Map 5, Lot 39 (70 Center Street) for the sum of Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000). The current property owners (Barnards) will retain ownership of the house and 2.6 acres. To authorize 24 2008 Goffstown Annual Report spending up to Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand ($250,000) for conservation easements. Furthermore to authorize the issuance of not more than One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) of bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (Chapter33) and to authorize the municipal officials to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon, the maturity and the other terms and provisions thereof, as may be in the best interests of the Town; and to authorize municipal officials to seek grants to offset the amount to be bonded. (60% Ballot Vote to pass)." Moderator called for a vote on the amendment - amendment failed by a voice vote. Moderator - Back to the main article - any further discussion? S. Gross - $700,000 is earmarked for this piece of property (the Barnards'). We're now negotiating with another landowner and we'll have to go through two public hearings.

Moderator - Article 12 is next - read the article. ARTICLE 12 - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Million Five Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Dollars ($2,537,000) for the purpose of designing, constructing and installing a water distribution system which is more particularly described in an overall project plan dated October 18, 2006, which is intended to bring a water distribution system to the Lynchville and Danis Park areas, said improvements to be installed at the direction of and in accordance with the established requirements of the Town of Goffstown. This appropriation does not impact the town's tax rate. And to authorize the issuance of not more than Two Million Five Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($2,537,000) of bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (Chapter 33) and to authorize the municipal officials to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon, the maturity and the other terms and provisions thereof, as may be in the best interests of the Town; and to authorize municipal officials to seek grants to ofiset the amount to be bonded. Without impairing in any way the fact that the bonds will be general obligations of the Town, it is the intent to repay this bond issuance by charging an Accessibility Fee to each property benefiting from this water distribution system. This project is contingent on effectuating an acceptable Inter-Municipal Agreement with Manchester Water Works and a successful expansion of Manchester Water Works franchise area. This appropriation does not impact the town's tax rate. (60% Ballot Vote required to pass). Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and Budget Committee. Selectman D'Avanza moved the article to the floor; motion was seconded by Sel. Campasano. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 25

P. D'Avanza - This article seeks the authority to expend $2,537,000 to bring municipal water from Manchester Water Works to approximately 235 property owners in the Lynchville and Danis Park areas. It authorizes bonding the amount of $2,537,000, the bond is to be repaid by the property owners who benefit from this water system expansion. They can pay a one-time fee or finance for the term of the bond. Those who choose to finance with the Town will have a lien in that amount placed on their property until the amount is paid in full. We will not seek the bonding until several conditions have been met including acceptance of an inter-municipal agreement with the Manchester Water Works and a successful expansion of the water works' franchise area. The selectmen supported this article unanimously and the budget committee supported it by a vote of 10-0-1. Moderator - Are there any questions?

Dan Cloutier - There's no impact to the tax rate. The question is, does the assessed value of the property go up with municipal water? (Answer was yes).

If it does, my tax rate should go down because I'm on the other side of the river.

- Moderator read Article 1 3 ARTICLE 13 - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the operation, expenses and commitments of the town government, the budget approved by the Budget Committee in the amount of Eighteen Million, Six Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand, Seven Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars ($18,653,734). This budget will be predicated by estimated revenues in the amount of Seven Million Five Hundred Fifteen Thousand, Three Hundred Sixty- Six Dollars ($7,515,366). The Sewer Enterprise Fund of One Million Six Hundred Fifty-One Thousand, Five Hundred Three Dollars ($1,651,503) is included in this revenue amount and in the appropriations request in this article. The EMS Special Revenue Fund of Three Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand, Two Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($363,290 is included in this revenue amount and in the appropriations request in this article. The motion on the operating budget shall be the following, with only the appropriation amount subject to amendment: "Shall the Town of Goffstown raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant, or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling Eighteen Million, Six Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand, Seven Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars ($18,653,734)? Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be Eighteen Million Three Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Nine Dollars ($18,327,209), which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town of Goffstown or by law, or the 26 2008 Goffstown Annual Report governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only." NOTE: This article (operating budget) does not include appropriations in any other warrant article. Upon passage of this article and passage of Article 14, there will be a reduction of Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty Dollars ($37,640) to this article in the Fire Department Operating Budget. Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and the Budget Committee. Sel. Caprio moved the article to the floor; motion was seconded by Selectman Blondeaii.

J. Caprio - This budget is for the continuing operations of the Town departments and for debt service and it has been agreed upon by the Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee. The parts of the Sewer and the EMS are funded by their funds. The budget total without those funds amounts to $16,638,936. This is an increase of 12.4% over last year's approved operating budget. About 75% of that increase is simply due to the shift of the road program from a special article to the operating budget, which was approved at last year's town meeting; a 3% COLA rise; utility costs; fuel costs; the cost of additional elections over last year's one to five this year and increases in insurances.

I would like to emphasize one point - the Board of Selectmen was very stringent and discussed a different approach this year than boards have used in the past. We started with the default budget and added to that budget after scrutinizing the various departments' recommendations. As a result of this new approach, our recommendation to the budget committee was just $361,000 over the default budget. The budget committee cut our recommendation by only $70,000. The Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee are in agreement with the final budget of $18,653,734. Based on our best projection of revenues at this time, the property tax rate is anticipated to be $9.16. Keep in mind that 2008 was a reval year and the town anticipates a 15% increase. How it impacts individual properties will be determined by the value of those properties in 2008. We request that you support this operating budget. Bill Gordon - The question marks about halfway down - is that a typo?

J. Caprio - That's a statutory requirement. Len Stuart - How much increase, specifically given the real estate market? If

it doesn't meet 15% because of the continuing fall of the real estate market, how much will this affect the bottom line?

J. Caprio - The numbers I've given you are based on a 15% increase in valuation.

Moderator - Any further discussion? (There was none). On to Article 14 - moderator read article. ARTICLE 14 - To see if the Town will vote to approve the cost items included in the collective bargaining agreement reached between the Town of Goffstown Board of Selectmen and Local 3420 of the International 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 27

Association of Firefighters representing the employees in the bargaining unit of the fire department. Year Estimated Increase 2008 $73,078 2009 $71,651 2010 $42,832 And to raise and appropriate Seventy-Three Thousand Seventy-Eight Dollars ($73,078) for 2008, such sum representing the additional costs attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits over those of the appropriation in current staffing levels paid in 2007. Upon passage of this article and passage of Article 13, there will be a reduction of Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty Dollars ($37,640) to Article 13 in the Fire Department Operating Budget. (This appropriation is in addition to Article 13). Moderator recognized Scott Gross who moved the article to the floor; motion was seconded by TV. Campasano. S. Gross - As many of you are aware, we've worked on this agreement through December. This is for full-time coverage of seven days a week, 12 hours a day. Weekends and holidays will now be covered by the contract, resulting in a reduction of $37,640 in the budget. This was unanimously supported by the Board of Selectmen, and was supported by the Budget Committee by a 10-0-1 vote. Moderator - Are there any questions? (There were none).

Next is Article 15. Moderator read article: ARTICLE 15 - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $72,274 for the purpose of hiring two (2) additional Firefighter/EMTs, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to contract for, accept and expend Federal Homeland Security - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (S.A.F.E.R.) grant in the amount of $34,324 to be applied against said appropriation. The SAFER grant obligation period is five years, and the cost estimates for the years 2 through 5 are as follows: Year Gross Fown SAFER Appropriations Share Grant

I S131,768 560,088 571,680

3 5142,185 587,375 554,810

\ 5148,870 5115,125 533,745

5 5153,325 5140,660 512,665

When and if the Town receives the contemplated grant, the Town will be obliged by the terms of the grant and failure to adhere to terms of the grant could result in returning the grant funding to the federal government. If this article passes, then the Town will include the costs of these two additional positions in future operating and default budgets. If this article fails, it is expressly intended not to impair the traditional authority of the Selectmen .

28 2008 Goffstown Annual Report to control staffing levels of fire personnel within the limits of the operating budget appropriation. This is a non-lapsing appropriation for a period of two years (RSA 32:7). (This appropriation is in addition to Article 13.) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee.

Moderator recognized Selectman Gross who moved the article to the floor; motion was seconded by Selectman Blondeau. S. Gross - Additional staffing for the fire department has been discussed over the past two or three years. The Board of Selectmen contracted with the Local Government Center to assist us in this. One of their recommendations was the use of the SAFER grant. We have been trying to pursue more and more grants. This is another approach where the SAFER grant will help us.

One thing I should state however as you vote, if this allows us to apply for and if we accept the grant, we still retain the authority to maintain our staffing levels. We believe that with this contract - which we hope the community will support - this will give us six persons per shift to allow us to respond to multiple incidents at the same time. The Board of Selectmen supported this unanimously and the Budget

Committee recommended it by a vote of 6 - 4 - 1

Moderator- Any more discussion? Seeing none, we'll go on to the next article. Moderator read the article. ARTICLE 16 - To see if the Town will vote to establish a Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purchase of Fire Apparatus, raise and appropriate Four Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($420,000) to be placed in this fund, and to appoint the Selectmen as agents to expend from this Fire Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund. (This

appropriation is in addition to Article 13). Moderator recognized Selectman Campasano who moved the article to the floor; motion was seconded by Sel. Caprio. N. Campasano - During this past year, the CIP Committee worked at deciding how to pay for upcoming large pieces of fire apparatus, and decided it would be prudent to start fielding now for the future purchase of fire equipment, which is very expensive. They decided to establish a capital reserve fund with the Selectmen as the agents to expend from the fund. The Board of Selectmen unanimously supported this article and the Budget

Committee voted 10-1-0 to support it.

Moderator - Any more discussion? Any questions? Seeing none, we'll continue with the next article. Read the article. ARTICLE 17 - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($185,000) from the Emergency Medical Services Revenue Fund for the purpose of purchasing a replacement ambulance. This appropriation has no tax impact. (This appropriation is in addition to Article 13). 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 29

Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and Budget Committee. Moderator recognized Selectman Vivian Blondeau who moved the article to the floor; motion was seconded by Sel. Campasano. V. Blondeau - Article 17 has no tax impact. The ambulance service has created enough revenue in fees to pay for this new ambulance. Our ambulances are used not just for their mileage and age, but for the time to keep the ambulances idling and to keep the equipment that's inside them working. As they're used longer, more costly repairs will be needed in the future. The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to support this; the Budget Committee voted 10-0-1. We ask for your support.

Moderator - Are there any questions? (There were none). Then let's go on to the next article. Read the article. ARTICLE 18 - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the purpose of supporting the nonprofit Main Street Program, Inc. (This appropriation is in addition to Article 13). Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and the Budget Committee. Moderator recognizes Sel. D'Avanza who moves the article to the floor; motion; was seconded by Sel. Caprio. Sel. D'Avanza - The town has supported the Main Street Program at this same amount over the past nine years. Main Street provides support, advice and promotion to current and potential business owners and residents of the designated Main Street area using Main Street's 4-point approach. The Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee voted unanimously to support this article.

Moderator- Any more discussion? (There was none). Then on with the next article. He read the article. ARTICLE 19 - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand, One Hundred Fifty Dollars (52,150) for the purpose of supporting the Greater Manchester Red Cross. (This appropriation is in addition to Article 13). Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and the Budget Committee. Moderator recognized Selectmen Caprio who moved the article to the floor; motion was seconded by Sel. D'Avanza.

J. Caprio - Normally the Selectmen don't place these types of articles on the warrant, because the feeling is that the citizens should decide on their own what charities to support. But this year the Selectmen decided to make an exception because the Town was hit in May 2006 and in April 2007 with terrible rains and floods that impacted the entire town. Some people lost personal property and some even lost their houses. The Red Cross opened a shelter at the Bartlett School during the May 2006 flood, assisted by our CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and again in April 2007. 30 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

The Red Cross also provides shelter after a house fire, and clothing and emergency fijnds. This amount will have the tax impact of less than one cent. The Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee voted to support this article.

Moderator - Any questions? (There were none). Then let's go on to the next article. Read the article ARTICLE 20 - To see if the Town will vote to appoint the Selectmen and the Historic District Commission as agents to expend from the Grasmere Town Hall Restoration Capital Reserve Fund previously established in 2005. Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen Moderator recognized Sel. Gross who moved the article to the floor; motion was seconded by Sel. D'Avanza. S. Gross - In the last couple of years we've placed an article about the Grasmere Town Hall on the warrant, and unfortunately the voters have refused that. We have $100,000 in the fund that we cannot get access to. The Historic District Commission cannot access the funds to apply for matching grants. Both parties will be used in a joint signature sort of thing. This will allow us to gain access to the existing fiends to use as funds for matching grants for the restoration of Grasmere Town Hall. The Board voted unanimously to support this article.

Moderator - Any further discussion? (There was none). Then well go to the next article. Read the article. ARTICLE 21 - To see if the town will vote to require the numerical tally of all votes of the Budget Committee and the Selectmen be printed next to each appropriation article on the Annual Warrant in accordance with RSA 32:5 V-a and RSA 40:13 V-a. Moderator recognized SelCampasano who moved the article to the floor; motion was seconded by Sel. Gross. N. Campasano - Senate Bill 58 recently amended RSA 32:5 and RSA 40:13 to authorize the legislative body to print the tally of the Selectmen and Budget Committee on the appropriation articles on the warrant and the ballot. Today you heard that the Budget Committee voted 5-4-1 or 10-0-1 or whatever - those numerical details will be shown on the ballot.

Moderator - Any questions? (There were none) Then on to the next article. Read the article. ARTICLE 22 - To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to determine the location of the election polls due to special circumstances. Moderator recognized Selectman Blondeau who moved the article to the floor; motion was seconded by Sel. Caprio. Vivian Blondeau - This article is important because there's always a chance we might have to change polling places, 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 31

If something should happen to the school or something, such as the special election to be held on Feb. 5, that election will be held in the hallway because school will be in session on that day. This allows the Selectmen with enough time, to move the polling place. We have Grasmere Town Hall, churches and church halls and the citizens would be given plenty of time to adjust to the change.

Moderator - Are there any questions or further discussion? (There were none). Then we'll proceed to the next article. Read the article. ARTICLE 23 - To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint the Town Treasurer in accordance with RSA 4T26-E. Moderator recognized Set. Caprio who moved the article to the floor; motion was seconded by Sel. Campasano.

J. Caprio - This article would move the office of Treasurer from elected to appointed.

It will give the Treasurer the authority to delegate certain duties to others.

This is not a reflection on our present Treasurer; she has the necessary skills to do her job and she does an outstanding job. But that may not always be the case. With this change we can recruit and select future Treasurers based on their abilities to perform their statutory duties. If this article passes, the Treasurer will be appointed immediately following the 2009 town meeting. We ask for your support.

Moderator - Any more discussion? (There was none) Then we'll have to go on to the next article. Read the article. ARTICLE 24 - To see if the Town will vote to direct the Board of Selectmen to pass an ordinance that states that water is a part of the commons and essential for life and the People of the Town of Goffstown have the duty to safeguard the water both on and beneath the earth s surface and to hold it in public trust as a common resource for the benefit of Goffstown residents and the natural ecosystem and further that any large water withdrawal must be approved by a majority vote of the legislative body of the town (i.e., the voters) at an annual or special meeting, before it shall become effective? Large water withdrawal shall be defined as stated in RSA 485 C2 IX-a, and shall apply to both ground and surface water withdrawal. Submitted by petition. Moderator - This article was submitted by petition - is there a motion? // was moved by Jane Doherty and seconded by Linda Leibig to move this article to the floor. Jane Doherty Across the state, towns have lost a lot of their water resources. This is our hope that this won't happen to us. This is our water supply and our water resources. Companies can come in here and draw water from the ground, but if this article passes, you will have to vote to allow them to do that, so at least you will have a chance to stop them.

In one town this didn't work because it wasn't worded strongly enough to 32 2008 Goffstown Annual Report protect the town. Dan Cloutier - Can somebody tell me what that RSA is about?

Linda Leibig - I believe the amount of 57,000+and 300,000 gallons per day.

It was reached - and don't quote me on this - on necessary equipment and how much the equipment can withdraw. D. Cloutier - Everything after "and further that" is what we're looking at. The important part is the second part. Is there any reason why the second part was put in there? L. Lebig- Yes, the second part is the important part. D. Cloutier - The words in the first part must appear?

J. Caprio - This is not a Home Rule state, and many of the powers that towns have are derived from the state. At the present time we do not have the authority to enact such an ordinance.

There's legislation that's being considered by the state, and if it passes, it's likely the town would have the authority to pass such an ordinance. Mark Campbell - If this passes, you could make an ordinance unless the state passes something else?

J. Caprio - We can pass ordinances, but we cannot have the authority to enforce them. M. Campbell - If this passes, will we at least have a fighting chance?

J. Caprio - It would have to be taken into court.

M. Campbell - They're trying to take water from somewhere else and it's costing taxpayers a lot of money and they had a tremendous battle. I think it would be in our best interest to pass this.

Richard Fletcher - I'm a water commissioner. I agree with this a hundred percent, but there's a problem with the way it reads right now if we bring up 57,000 or whatever gallons per day.

Somebody saw it within themselves to introduce legislation to exempt municipal water systems, but that legislation hasn't passed as yet.

Neal Kurk is the individual who introduced it. It would exempt the Village Water Precinct from drilling wells.

So as long as the legislation passes, this article is a good thing but if it doesn't pass, it leaves us behind the 8-ball if we want to withdraw larger quantities. This will protect the water in the ground in Goffstown.

C. Adams - 1 think it's appropriate for us to consider this at this time.

The sponsors said this is legislated by state law. I think this is significant support for the legislation that Rep. Kurk has introduced, and I think this would allow us to move quickly if the legislation passes. It's unbelievable the effect that can be forced upon the people where these water companies are withdrawing water from their towns.

Kimberly Peace - 1 support this article. If the town needs to drill more wells,

I think the people would support that. I think this is a step forward for the town. D. Cloutier - This is moot. Are you willing to pass this ordinance if this is moot? Is there anything to stop the Selectmen from creating an ordinance without the voters telling them to?

Elizabeth DubruUe - This is the first that I've heard about this water issue and 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 33 if a company is thinking of moving to Goffstown, at least this would give them an idea of how the town feels about it.

Moderator - Any more discussion? (There was none) Then let's go on to the next article. Read the article. ARTICLE 25 - To see if the Town will vote to authorize the following resolution to be forwarded to our State Representatives, our State Senator and our Governor: Resolved: We the citizens of Goffstown, NH, believe in a New Hampshire that is just and fair. The property- tax has become unjust and unfair. State leaders who take a pledge for no new taxes perpetuate higher and higher property' taxes. We call on our State Representatives, our State Senator and our Governor to reject the "Pledge", have an open discussion covering all options, and adopt a revenue system that lowers propert}' taxes. Submitted by petition

Rev. Bill Exner moved the article to the floor, motion was seconded by Jane Doherty.

B. Exner - This article asks for help with local property taxes. New Hampshire relies on the property tax for 61% of its revenue; the closest to that is New Jersey.

The time for this open discussion is now and actually, it's overdue. All this asks for is an open discussion on the possible revenue streams to help lower the burden of the property tax. Thank you.

State Representative Larry Emerton - I serve on the House Finance Committee. The three things we argue most about are sales tax, income tax and gambling. We are not a petitioned state - we cannot just vote on petitions in this state. When you get one of these petitions, there are always people who want both sides.

With 434 representatives in the House, it's very difficult to get so many people to agree.

B. Exner- I appreciate all that our state representatives do. All w^e're asking for here is that the legislators just look at the other options. There are many other ways to raise revenue and that's all this is asking for. Ivan Beliveau - I support this ailicle. I have a 20-year pension. I've lived in Goffstown for decades, and my property taxes have more than doubled. Today with my pension right now, it pays my property taxes. In another decade, if it doubles again, I'll be in trouble. I'm on a fixed income and I suspect that there are many people in the same position. That's why I support this article. Len Stuart - 1 don't think we should be ruling out discussions. We don't have a town meeting for negotiations - and I think, as Rev, Exner outlined, we're only asking for a meaningfiil discussion with all options on the table. We don't want to become Taxachusetts. 34 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

J. Caprio - History shows that another revenue stream doesn't decrease other taxes. The article doesn't say just an open discussion - it adds, 'and adopt a revenue system that lowers property taxes.'

I can see the open discussion, but unfortunately the article doesn't just say that. Is this the backdoor to an income tax?

B. Exner - I think we can all support this - there's no other agenda. This is only asking for an open discussion. The interesting thing is that last year some voters in New Hampshire tried this out in other towns. Right now, 110 towns have this on their warrants, This is not a back door to an income tax or a sales tax.

I would like to keep this conversation on an even level. H. Boyle - But that last sentence says, 'and adopt.' I agree with John that an income tax or a sales tax will not make any difference in the property tax.

Michael York - This doesn't mean anything. I don't think that Rev. Exner intends this as another tax. It rejects the 'pledge' and you can vote for him or her or not, if they take it. B. Exner - The second part of that is simply to focus on the view that now there's only one way to do it. If the pledge is an issue, I would like to help with that. But the real issue is the open discussion - that's the real issue.

Martha Foumier - Can I make an amendment to a petitioned article? Moderator - Yes - (handed her an amendment form). M. Foumier ~ This would replace what we have here - To see if the Town will vote to authorize the following resolution to be forwarded to our State Representatives, State Senator and Governor. Resolved: We as citizens of Goffstown, NH, call on our State Representatives, our State Senator and our Governor to have an open discussion covering all revenue options. / move this article to the floor; motion was seconded by Bill Hart

M. Foumier - I feel uncomfortable saying that the property tax is unfair. I think people should be allowed to take the pledge if they want to, but I think they should search for all revenue streams that they can find to help with our property taxes.

Bill Exner I agree with you and I support that amendment wholeheartedly. Thank you. State Representative Larry Emerton - Can we have some discussion? Where can we discuss this? Where? How? When? How long? Tell us what you want us to do. We discuss these things all day long,

M. Foumier - 1 think the intent would be that this would be an ongoing talk during our legislative discussions. John Hikel moved the previous question - motion was seconded by J. Caprio. Moderator -Are you in favor of ending this debate? (Motion passed overwhelmingly). All those in favor of the amendment? (The amendment passed by a voice vote) 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 35

Moderator - Next article - read the article. ARTICLE 26 - To hear the reports of Town Officers, Auditors and Committees and to pass any vote relating thereto.

Moderator - Seeing none, on to the next article. Read the article. ARTICLE 27 - To transact any business that may legally come before said meeting.

Moderator There is none.

Moderator to the Town Clerk - Articles 1 1 through 24 as published in the warrant will appear on the ballot as printed, and Article 25 will be printed as amended.

Dan Cloutier moved to adjourn the meeting; motion was seconded by Bill Hart. Motion passed unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 1 1 :25 a.m.

Respectfully submitted, MARIE BOYLE, Town Scribe

Submitted 2/1 1/08 36 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Town of Goffstown Presidential Primary Election Results January 8, 2008

CANDIDATE OF THE candidate of the Democratic Party Republican Party FOR FOR President President OF THE United States OF THE United States

"Joe" Biden 6 Hugh Cort 1

Richard Edward Caligiuri 6 John Cox 1

Kenneth A. Capalbo H. Neal Fendig Jr. Hillary Clinton 1352 Daniel Gilbert "Randy" Crow Rudolph W. Giuliani 308

"Chris" Dodd Albert Howard 1 John Edwards 542 "Mike" Huckabee 417 Mike Gravel 10 Duncan Hunter 19 Henry Hewes Alan Keyes 2 William C. Hughes Mark Klein D. R. Hunter 2 Stephen W. Marchuk

William "Bill" Keefe 1 John McCain 1212

Caroline P. Killeen James Creighton Mitchell, Jr. "Tim" Koos Cornelius Edward O'Connor

Dennis J. Kucinich 26 "Ron" Paul 260 Dal LaMagna Mitt Romney 1258 "Tom" Laughlin Jack Shepard Baruck Obama 1144 Vermin Supreme "Bill" Richardson 204 Thomas G. Tancredo 2

O Savior 1 Fred Thompson 30

Michael Skok 1 "Vem" Wuensche

Vice President Vice President OF THE United States OF THE United States

William Bryk 281 John S. "Jack" Barnes Jr. 606 Raymond Stebbins 685 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 37 Town of Goffstown & Weare Special State Representative Primary Election Results

February 5, 2008

Goffstown WEARE TOTALS Republican Gary Hopper 88 30 ^118 Write-ins

Stephen Brzozowski 2 1 3

Normand Lafond Sr. 1 1

Democrat Stephen Brzozowski 72 15 87 Joseph Hickey 14 17 31 Write-ins

Gary Hopper 1 1

2008 Elections Statistical Report Election Date Date Dist. 1 Dist. 5 Total % # New Total Voters Regis. # Reg. Voters Voters

Presidential Primary 1/8/08 4861 2062 6923 57% 166 12,058

Town Ballot Determination Meeting2/2/08 n/a n/a 103 <1% 11,835

School Ballot Determination Meeting2/4/08 n/a n/a 49 <1% 11,835

Spec. State Rep 2/5/08 144 34 178 <2% 11,835

Town/School 3/11/08 1711 645 2356 20% 11,795

State Primary 9/9/08 1134 552 1686 14% 38 11,617

State General Electionl 1/4/08 6325 2805 9130 71% 1025 12,832 38 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Official Town Election Results MARCH 11, 2008

ARTICLE 1 Election of Officers

SELECTMAN 1 for 3 Years SEWER COMMISSION 1 for 3 Years Philip D'Avanza 17860 Stephen R. Crean 17800

BUDGET COMMITTEE 1 for 1 Year SUPERVISOR OF Roxann Hunt 665 CHECKLIST 1 for 6 Years Theresa Walton 11480 Denise Lemay 11370 Tricia Wynne 759

BUDGET COMMITTEE 3 for 2 Years IvanBeliveau 14450 TOWN CLERK 1 for 3 Years David Pierce 15230 Cathleen "Cathy" Ball 8690 Write-in: Judy Roberge 150 Donna A. Bergeron 753 Karen LeClerc 557

BUDGET COMMITTEE 4 for 3 Years "Cathie" Donovan- TOWN MODERATOR 1 for 2 Years Simard 14790 Roxann Hunt 823 Christi Garrison 14640 Rodney Stark 11480 William Hart 14410 John Hikel 14040 TOWN TREASURER 1 for 3 Years JeanMayberry 17920

CEMETERY TRUSTEE 1 for 3 Years TRUSTEE OF TRUST Linda R. Naughton 17370 FUNDS 1 for 3 Years Earl Carrel 17550 LIBRARY TRUSTEES 3 for 3 Years Jennifer Foley 15400 ZONING BOARD OF Brenda L. Pfahnl 14430 ADJUSTMENT 2 for 3 Years Susan Plante 16320 Wayne Richardson 15080 Catherine Whooten 15550 PLANNING BOARD 2 for 3 Years James Raymond 17060 ZONING BOARD OF Lowell VonRuden 14320 ADJUSTMENT 1 for 1 Years

Theresa Walton 1 729 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 39

ARTICLE 2

Shall the Town adopt Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows? Add the following definitions to the Glossary: Commercial Kennel - a use of property where any number of dogs are domiciled for a fee, or from which dogs are regularly sold as a business. Seasonal Dwelling Unit - A dwelling unit not suitable for year round occupancy due to the presence of any on the following conditions: (1) water supply and/or waste water pipes, pumps or other associated facilities susceptible to freezing; (2) no central year round heating system; (3) NHDES restriction of septic system to less than year round use; (4) lot is too small to adequately support on-site water and/or waste water services; or (5) lot access is inadequate for appropriate fire and other emergency services. If uncertainty exists, the Building Inspector shall determine the seasonal or year round status of a dwelling unit. Recommended by the Planning Board. YES: 1690 NO: 569

ARTICLE 3 Shall the Town adopt Amendment No. 2 as proposed by the Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows? Amend Section 3.6.1 to read: 3.6.1 Non-Residential Uses and Multi-Family Dwelling Units. Multiple principal uses may be established on a single lot for multiple non- residential uses and/or multifamily dwelling units as part of a mixed use project in accordance to Section 3.10, Table of Principal Uses, and the relevant Supplemental Standards. Recommended by the Planning Board. YES: 1461 NO: 748

ARTICLE 4 Shall the Town adopt Amendment No. 3 as proposed by the Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows? Amend section 3.10.B so that:

The principal use "Church and synagogue" is not an allowed use in the Industrial district, and would be allowed in the Commercial district by Conditional Use Permit, and the principal use "Kindergarten, elementary or

secondary school" is not an allowed use in the Industrial district, and change name of use to "Church or other Place of Worship". Recommended by the Planning Board. YES: 1432 NO: 774

ARTICLE 5 Shall the Town adopt Amendment No. 4 as proposed by the Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows? Amend section 3.10.D.3 so that: The principal use "Nursing home and special care home" includes "Residential Care Home" and "Supported Residential Health Care Home". Recommended by the Planning Board. YES: 1828 NO: 396 1

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ARTICLE 6 Shall the Town adopt Amendment No. 5 as proposed by the Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows?

Amend Section 6.2, amending the last sentence so that it reads: The requirements Section 8, Outdoor Lighting, and of the Building and Electrical Codes are also applicable to signs. And amend Section 6.4.2, under prohibited signs, by adding the following sentence: Signs, for which sign content is changed mechanically or electronically more frequently than once in 24 hours, are defined as moving or creating an illusion of movement.

And amend Section 6.13, temporary signs, so that it reads: Banners and other temporary signs for commercial establishments, for a commercial event, or meant to be temporary until replaced by a permanent sign at some future date, are allowed by sign permit, with the following restrictions for any one business: (a) the total of all signs may not exceed 24 square feet, (b) signs shall be wall mounted, (c) signs may be permitted for no more than four occasions in any one calendar year, and (d) signs may not

be in place for more than 1 days for any one occasion. The Planning Board may grant exceptions to the four occasions in any one calendar year restriction by Conditional Use Permit, with a finding of a unique situation resulting in a specific hardship and, at the same time, not imposing an unreasonable impact on a neighboring or nearby property. Recommended by the Planning Board. YES: 1572 NO: 638

ARTICLE 7 Shall the Town adopt Amendment No. 6 as proposed by the Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows? Amend Section 8.4 by adding "approved public and private street and sidewalk lighting" as one of the listed exemptions. Recommended by the Planning Board, YES: 1658 NO: 529

ARTICLE 8 Shall the Town adopt Amendment No. 7 as proposed by the Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows?

Insert a new Section, renumbering as required, between the existing Sections 1 and 12, to read: Section 12 - STORM WATER 12.1 Intent - It is the intent of this section to regulate activity that alters the condition, direction or velocity of storni water in response to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in accordance with 40 CFR 122, and to insure the proper use of natural resources, and to promote the health and general welfare. 12.2 Specifications - Specifications for dealing with storm water in accordance with section 12.1 shall be adopted by the Goffstown Planning 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 41_

Board as part of its Development Regulations, which specifications, at a minimum, shall be sufficient to implement NPDES standards. 12.3 Building Permit - No building permit that would result in activity altering the condition, direction or velocity of storm water shall be issued, except in conformance with Section 12.2.

Recommended by the Planning Board. iZf YES: 1728 NO: 552

ARTICLE 9 Shall the Town adopt Amendment No. 8 as proposed by the Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows? Amend Section 12.3, Wetland Conservation District, replacing the Wetland Conservation District (WCD) with a Wetland and Surface Water Consei'vation District (WSWC District); retaining existing wetland setbacks, but adding wetland setback application to residential uses

within the C, I, RSBO-2 or VC zoning districts, requiring a 100' buffer from surface waters as defined in USGS maps on all lots; decreasing the uses allowed within the buffer area and increasing the level of finding required for relief. The full text of Proposed Amendment #8 is available in the Town Clerk's Office and Planning Office. Recommended by the Planning Board. YES: 1209 NO: 1076

ARTICLE 10 Shall the Town adopt Amendment No. 9 as proposed by the Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows? Amend Section 14.3.7.2 so that: No request for ZBA action shall be placed on the agenda of any meeting unless received at least fifteen (15) days prior to that meeting. Recommended by the Planning Board. YES: 1609 NO: 624

ARTICLE 11 Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) for the purpose of acquiring, subdividing, developing land for municipal purposes including but not limited to recreational fields and to acquire conservation easements? To authorize the purchase of a 27± acre portion of Map 5 Lot 39 (70 Center St.) for the sum of Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000). The current property owners (Bamards) will retain ownership of the house and 2.6 acres. To authorize expending up to Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand ($250,000) for conservation easements. Furthermore, to authorize the issuance of not more than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) of bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (Chapter 33) and to authorize the municipal officials to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon, the maturity and the other terms and provisions thereof, as may be in the best interests of the Town; and to authorize municipal officials to seek grants to offset the amount to be bonded. (60% Ballot Vote required to pass). Recommended by Board ofSelectmen and Budget Committee. YES: 1317 NO: 1047 42 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

ARTICLE 12 Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Two Million Five Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Dollars ($2,537,000) for the purpose of designing, constructing and installing a water distribution system which is more particularly described in an overall project plan dated October 18, 2006, which is intended to bring a water distribution system to the Lynchville and Danis Park areas, said improvements to be installed at the direction of and in accordance with the established requirements of the Town of Goffstown? This appropriation does not impact the town's tax rate. And to authorize the issuance of not more than Two Million Five Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars ($2,537,000) of bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (Chapter 33) and to authorize the municipal officials to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon, the maturity and the other terms and provisions thereof, as may be in the best interests of the Town; and to authorize municipal officials to seek grants to offset the amount to be bonded. Without impairing in any way the fact that the bonds will be general obligations of the Town, it is the intent to repay this bond issuance by charging an Accessibility Fee to each property benefiting from this water distribution system. This project is contingent on effectuating an acceptable Inter- Municipal Agreement with Manchester Water Works and a successful expansion of Manchester Water Works franchise area. This appropriation does not impact the town's tax rate. (60% Ballot Vote required to pass). Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and Budget Committee. YES: 1555 NO: 787

ARTICLE 13 Shall the Town of Goffstown raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant, or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling Eighteen Million Six Hundred Fifty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Four Dollars ($18,653,734)? Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be Eighteen Million Three Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Nine Dollars ($18,327,209), which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town of Goffstown or by law or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13 X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. NOTE: This article (operating budget) does not include appropriations in any other warrant article. Upon passage of this article and passage of Article 14, there will be a reduction of Thirty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty Dollars ($37,640) to this article in the Fire Department Operating Budget. Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and Budget Committee. 0YES: 1321 NO: 942 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 43

ARTICLE 14 Shall the Town approve the cost items included in the collective bargaining agreement reached between the Town of Goffstown Board of Selectmen and Local 3420 of the International Association of Firefighters representing the employees in the bargaining unit from the Fire Department? Year Estimated Increase 2008 $73,078 2009 $71,651 2010 $42,832 And to raise and appropriate Seventy Three Thousand Seventy Eight Dollars ($73,078) for 2008, such sum representing the additional cost attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits over those of the appropriation at current staffing levels paid in 2007? Upon passage of this article and passage of Article 13, there will be a reduction of Thirty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty Dollars ($37,640) to Article 13 in the Fire Department Operating Budget. (This appropriation is in addition to Article 13.) Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and Budget Committee. YES: 1564 NO: 715

ARTICLE 15 Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $72,274 for the purpose of hiring two (2) additional Firefighter/EMT's and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to contract for, accept and expend Federal Homeland Security - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (S.A.F.E.R.) Grant in the amount of $34,324 to be applied against said appropriation? The SAFER Grant obligation period is five years, and the cost estimates for the years 2 through 5 are as follows: Year Gross Town SAFER Appropriation Share Grant 2 $131,768 $60,088 $71,680 3 $142,185 $87,375 $54,810 4 $148,870 $115,125 $33,745 5 $153,325 $140,660 $12,665 When and if the Town receives the contemplated grant, the Town will be obliged by the terms of the grant and failure to adhere to terms of the grant could result in returning the grant funding to the federal government. If this article passes, then the town will include the costs of these two additional positions in future operating and default budgets. If this article fails, it is expressly intended not to impair the traditional authority of the Selectmen to control staffing levels of fire personnel within the limits of the operating budget appropriation. This is a non- lapsing appropriation for a period of two years (RSA 32:7). (This appropriation is in addition to Article 13.) Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and Budget Committee. 0YES: 1389 NO: 888 44 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

ARTICLE 16 Shall the Town establish a Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose of Fire Apparatus; raise and appropriate Four Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollar ($420,000) to be placed in this fund; and appoint the Selectmen as agents to expend from this Fire Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund?

(This appropriation is in addition to Article 13.) Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and Budget Committee. EYES: 1308 NO: 941

ARTICLE 17 Shall the Town raise and appropriate One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($185,000) from the Emergency Medical Services Special Revenue Fund for the purpose of purchasing a replacement ambulance? This appropriation has no tax impact. (This appropriation is in addition to Article 13.) Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and Budget Committee. YES: 1787 NO: 507

ARTICLE 18 Shall the Town raise and appropriate Fifteen Thousand dollars ($15,000) for the purpose of supporting the nonprofit Goffstown Main Street Program, Inc.? (This appropriation is in addition to Article 13.) Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and Budget Committee. YES: 1263 NO: 1012

ARTICLE 19 Shall the Town raise and appropriate Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,150) for the purpose of supporting the Greater Manchester Red Cross? (This appropriation is in addition to Article 13.) Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen and Budget Committee. YES: 1466 NO: 880 ARTICLE 20 Shall the Town appoint the Selectmen and Historic District Commission as agents to expend from the Grasmere Town Hall Restoration Capital Reserve Fund previously established in 2005? Recommended by the Board ofSelectmen. YES: 1558 NO: 764

ARTICLE 21 Shall the Town require the numerical tally of all votes of the Budget Committee and Selectmen be printed next to each appropriation article on the Annual Warrant in accordance with RSA 32:5 V-a and RSA 40: 13 V-a? 0YES: 1735 NO: 494

ARTICLE 22 Shall the Town authorize the Selectmen to determine the location of the election polls due to special circumstances? YES: 1740 NO: 546 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 45 ARTICLE 23 Shall the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint the Town Treasurer in accordance with RSA 41:26-E? 0YES: 1245 NO: 969

ARTICLE 24 Shall the Town direct the Board of Selectmen to pass an ordinance that states that water is a part of the commons and essential for life and that the People of the Town of Goffstown have the duty to safeguard the water both on and beneath the earth's surface and to hold it in public trust as a common resource for the benefit of Goffstown residents and the natural ecosystem and further that any large water withdrawal must be approved by a majority vote of the legislative body of the town (i.e. the Voters) at an annual or special meeting, before it shall become effective? Large water withdrawal shall be defined as stated in RSA 485 C2 IX-a and shall apply to both ground and surface water withdrawal. Submitted by petition. YES: 1651 NO: 621

ARTICLE 25 Shall the Town will authorize the following resolution to be forwarded to our State Representatives, our State Senator and our Governor? Resolved: We as citizens of Goffstown, NH call on our State Representatives, our State Senator and our Governor to have an open discussion covering all revenue options. Submitted by petition. YES: 1484 NO: 756 46 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Town of Goffstown State Primary Election Democratic Ballot Results September 9, 2008

For Governor Benjamin H. Hampton 365 Vote for not more than ONE: Write-in: "Katy" Kathryn Forry 39 Kevin Hodges 85 John Lynch 509 For Sheriff For United States Senator Vote for not more than ONE: Vote for not more than ONE: Harold "Red" Wheeler 416 Jeanne Shaheen 445 Raymond Stebbins 87 For County Attorney Vote for not more than ONE: For Representative in Congress Votefor not more than ONE: For County Treasurer Carol Shea-Porter 491 Vote for not more than ONE: Christopher C. Pappas 437 For Executive Councilor Vote for not more than ONE: For Register of Deeds Debora B. Pignatelli 451 Vote for not more than ONE:

Arthur J. Beaudry 121 For State Senator Paula Pappas Borbotsina 123 Vote for not more than ONE: Benjamin demons 62 "Lou" D'Allesandro 493 Louise A. Wright 120

For State Representatives For Register of Probate Vote for not more than EIGHT (8): Vote for not more than ONE: Katclyn M. Kerins 382 Graham V. Smith 424 Becky K. McMennamin 362 George McMennamin 343 For County Commissioner Derek Winsor 351 Vote for not more than ONE: Stephen Brzozowski 394 Shannon Lee Bemier 423 Leigh M. Douglass 365 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 47 Town of Goffstown State Primary Election Republican Ballot Results September 9, 2008

For Governor James A. Hardy 792 Vote for not more than ONE: Joseph D. Kenney 697 For County Attorney Vote for not more than ONE: For United States Senator Marguerite Lefebvre Vote for not more than ONE: Wageling 785 Tom Alciere 96 John E. Sununu 910 For County Treasurer Vote for not more than ONE: For Representative in Congress "Bob" Bums 754 Vote for not more than ONE: Geoff Michael 28 For Register of Deeds John Stephen 562 Vote for not more than ONE: Jeb Bradley 413 Annette Jacques 94 "Dave" Jarvis 9 "Bill" Boyd 165 Pamela D. Coughlin 239 For Executive Councilor Christine George Infantine 326 Vote for not more than ONE: Stephen B. Stepanek 774 For Register of Probate Votefor not more than ONE: For State Senator "Bob"Rivard 778 Vote for not more than ONE: For County Commissioner Jason Sakellar 733 Vote for not more than ONE: Carol H. Holden 376 For State Representatives Pamela V. Manney 525 Vote for not more than EIGHT (8): Neal M. Kurk 672 For Delegates to the David Martin 594 State Convention

Calvin D. Pratt 607 Vote for not more than FIVE (5): Russell Day 657 Pamela V. Manney 625 "Larry" Emerton 740 Gossett C. McRae 425 John Hikel 606 Karen K. McRae 495 Randolph "Rip" Holden 688 Claira P. Monier 578 Gary S. Hopper 645 "Fred" Plett 446 Louise Arlene Bums 371 For Sheriff Carol T. Day 384 Vote for not more than ONE: Russell Day 420 48 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Town of Goffstown General Election Results November 4, 2008 DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN OTHER CANDIDATES CANDIDATES CANDIDATES

President and Vice-President of the United States: Democratic: Republican: Independent: Barack Obama John McCain Ralpli Nader "Joe" Biden Sarah Pailn "Matt" Gonzalez 4243 4707 31 Libertarian: George Phillies Christopher Bennett 4 Libertarian: "Bob" Ban- Wayne A. Root 17 Governor: Democratic: Republican: Libertarian: John Lynch Joseph D. Kenney Susan M. Newell 6011 2691 121 United States Senator: Democratic: Republican: Libertarian: Jeanne Shaheen John E. Sununu "Ken" Blevens 3960 4704 239

Representative in Congress : Democratic: Republican: Libertarian: Carol Shea-Porter Jeb Bradley Robert Kingsbury 3987 4528 202 Executive Councilor: Democratic: Republican: Debora B. Pignatelli Stephen B. Stepanek 3685 4302 State Senator: Democratic: Republican: "Lou" D'Allesandro Jason Sakellar 5008 3285 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 49 DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN OTHER CANDIDATES CANDIDATES CANDIDATES

State Representatives: Democratic: Republican: Libertarian: Katelyn M. Kerins Neal M. Kurk Lisa M. Wilber 3250 3550 1047 Becky K. McMennamin David Martin 2898 3160 George McMennamin Calvin D. Pratt 2420 3235 Derek Winsor Russell Day 2545 3500 Stephen Brzozowski "Larry" Emerton 3102 3988 Leigh M. Douglass John Hikel 2692 3473 Benjamin H. Hampton Randolph "Rip" Holden 2440 4000 Kevin Hodges Gary S. Hopper 3434 3507 Sheriff: Harold "Red" Wheeler James A. Hardy 3427 4307 County Attorney: Marguerite Lefebvre Marguerite Lefebvre Wageling Wageling 7561 County Treasurer: Christopher C. Pappas "Bob" Bums 3901 3739 Register of Deeds: Louise A. Wright Pamela D. Coughlin 3269 4277 Register of Probate: Graham V. Smith "Bob" Rivard 3022 4614 County Commissioner: Shannon Lee Bemier Carol H. Holden 3295 4366 50 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 2008 Births

DATE CHILD'S NAME PARENT'S NAMES BIRTHPLACE

Jan. 8 Colby, Mya Michele Colby, Joshua and Manchester, NH Lindbloom, Jessica 16 Hollinrake, Luke Matthew Hollinrake, Craig and Jennifer Nashua, NH Feb. 11 Champagne, Jacob Michael Champagne, Stephen and Nashua, NH Amanda Mar. 12 Donnelly, Isabella Elise Donnelly, Sean and Concord, NH Eaton, Nichole 14 Bird, Emma Frances Bird, John and Heather Manchester, NH 15 Baines, Brooke Kaleigh Baines, Michael and Julie Concord, NH 18 Estabrook, Ethan Jacob Estabrook ,Leeca Concord, NH 27 Finke, Garrison Hugh Finke, Timothy and Carrie Manchester, NH 28 Beaudoin, Lillyanne Rose Mims, HansI and Nashua, NH Beaudoin, Felicia May 3 Colarusso, Dominic Michael Colarusso, Thomas and Christy Nashua, NH 8 Dusseault, Savannah Grace Philibotte, Chase and Manchester, NH Dusseault, Michelle

12 Rioux, Owen Ryan Rioux, Peter and Jill Nashua, NH 13 Mclntyre, Ryan Davis Campbell, Alan and Derry, NH Focareto, Kristina 15 Pelletier, Madeline Claire Pelletier, David and Jennifer Manchester, NH 15 Baxter, Brent Michael Baxter, Jonathan and Erica Nashua, NH 20 Timmons, Matthew Connor Timmons, Scott and Jessica Nashua, NH 22 Royter, Ethan Andrew Royter, Darrell and Stephanie Manchester, NH 23 Mackenzie, Lillianna Sophia Mackenzie, James and Angela Manchester, NH 29 Morrison, Samuel Patrick Morrison, Mark and Jessica Concord, NH 30 Barber, Hannah Jane Barber, Matthew and Tory Derry, NH 31 Baker, Jael Lucille Baker, Daniel and Hannah Manchester, NH Jun. 2 Hart, Katelyn Elizabeth Hart, William and Ann Manchester, NH 24 Dutton, Owen John Dutton, Steven and Emily Manchester, NH 26 Gaessler, Thomas James Gaessler, John and Amanda Manchester, NH Jul. 14 D'Amelio, Marcus Dwight D'Amelio, Kevin and Manchester, NH Harden, Devon 19 Seward, Jessamine Eileen Seward, Mathew and Ann Lebanon, NH 19 Seward, Cassandra Abigail Seward, Mathew and Ann Lebanon, NH 22 Lanfair, Anthony Allen Saulnier, Cynthia Exeter, NH 23 Piccolo, Jadyn Elizabeth Piccolo, Christopher and Laura Manchester, NH

Aug. 1 Jordan, Alyssa Cherie Jordan, Richard and Julie Manchester, NH 9 McRae, Oliver James McRae, James and Beth Manchester, NH 12 Megowen, Olivia Grace Megowen, Robert and Rachelle Manchester, NH 21 Sereno, Owen Fischer Sereno, Eric and Sarah Manchester, NH 29 Gaudreau, Paul James Gaudreau, Steven and Kathryn Nashua, NH 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 51

DATE CHILD'S NAME PARENT'S NAMES BIRTHPLACE

Sep. 4 Loranger, Travis James Loranger, Mark and Leah Manchester, NH 10 Norcross, Logan Chistopher Norcross, Adam and Concord, NH Brewer, Melanie 11 Hodgdon-Rogers, Vye Elizabeth Hodgdon, Chnstine and Manchester, NH Rogers, Amanda 19 Laroche, Kevin Andrew Laroche, Stephen and Christin Nashua, NH 25 Goodreau, Bryce Alien Goodreau, Allen and Lisa Manchester, NH Oct. 9 Black, Brady Cameron Black, Brian and Hollee Concord, NH

14 iVIinnich, Oliver Thompson Minnich, Charles and Margo Manchester, NH 17 Garceau, Alexis Kate Garceau, Kenneth and Wendy Manchester, NH 17 Modesto, Landon James Modesto, Leah Exeter, NH Nov. 15 Umstead, Joshua Leonard Umstead, Steve and Adrienne Manchester, NH 19 Lavoie, Sydney Andree Lavoie, Eric and Allison Manchester, NH 20 Lever, Liliana Vera Lever, Justin and Nicole Manchester, NH

Dec. 1 Tramontozzi, Anthony James Tramontozzi, Anthony and Derry, NH Amanda 5 Di Meo, Gwen Sarah Di Meo, Mark and Manchester, NH Baldwin-Di Meo, Caren

08 Ertle, Natalie Elizabeth Ertle, Gregg and Sierra Manchester, NH

12 Bouchard, Maya Jill Bouchard, Brian and Elizabeth Manchester, NH 15 Lyonnais, Cameron Jacob Lyonnais, Justin and Nicole Manchester, NH

TOTAL NUMBER OF BIRTHS: 51

2008 Marriages DATE NAMES RESIDENCE PLACE MARRIED

Jan. 14 Weeks, Todd A. Goffstown, NH Weare

Lauzier, Sophia L. Goffstown, NH 26 Baechtold, Nathaniel E. Goffstown, NH Derry Ayer, Gabrielle-Augusta Manchester, NH

27 Leger, Christopher J. Goffstown, NH Bedford Sangsongsri, Suphannika Goffstown, NH Feb. 13 Hubbard, John T. Goffstown, NH Goffstown

Patch, Jamie L. Goffstown, NH 25 Whalon, Justin T. Peterborough, NH Nashua Deveau, Tanya M. Goffstown, NH

29 Sadler, Mark J. Goffstown, NH Portsmouth

Swan, Trudy L. Goffstown, NH

29 Pearl, Joshua L. Loudon, NH Bedford

Campbell, Shaunna L. Goffstown, NH 52 2008 Goffstown Annual Report DATE NAMES RESIDENCE PLACE MARRIED

Mar. 8 Walker, Michael W. Goffstown NH Bradford Kratovich, Domenica Goffstown NH 14 Battistelli, Jason A. Goffstown NH Hampton Falls Matras, Krystie Goffstown NH 15 McVeigh, Brendan F. Goffstown NH Goffstown Lamb, Jennifer A. Berlin, MA 29 Collins, Christopher W. Goffstown NH New London Shapiro, Manya R. Goffstown NH Apr. 2 Emery, Brendan S. Goffstown NH Goffstown Gagnon, Stacey M. Goffstown, NH 4 Ertle, Gregg A. Goffstown, NH Manchester Kaehler, Sierra A. Goffstown, NH

5 Smith, Patrick J. Goffstown, NH Londonderry Casciato, Kristin M. Goffstown, NH

5 Moore, Michael J. Goffstown, NH Bedford Carignan, Melissa A Goffstown, NH 12 Crook, David L. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Michaud, Eileen L. Goffstown, NH 12 Gobin, Robert E. Goffstown, NH Bedford Michaud, B G Manchester, NH 12 Avery, Justin M. Goffstown, NH Manchester Dakin, Jacqueline A. Goffstown, NH May 4 Turcotte, George W. Goffstown, NH New Boston Valade, KimberleyA. Goffstown, NH 10 Sibulkin, Christopher 0. Goffstown, NH Tilton Lehneman, Angelique F. Goffstown, NH 12 Jackson, Ralph E. Birmingham, AL Goffstown Paradis, Diane M.

31 Madore, Matthew J. Goffstown, NH Manchester Latham, Anna K. Goffstown, NH Jun. 6 Roy, Ronald R. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Hinton, Lillian M. Goffstown, NH

7 Nigohosian, David J. Goffstown, NH Derry

Craddock, Nicki A. . Goffstown, NH 8 Marquis, Jason Y. Goffstown, NH Milford Black, Robyn A. Goffstown, NH 20 Lunn, Timothy P. Goffstown, NH Windham Plante, Erica L. Goffstown, NH 28 Elechko, Peter J. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Tollefsen, Sarah K. Goffstown, NH 28 Selleck, Benjamin Z. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Wilson, Stephanie B. Goffstown, NH 30 Rynearson, Lee K. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Lorenz, Anastasia M. Goffstown, NH 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 53 NAMES RESIDENCE PLACE MARRIED

Kelley, Lionel H. Goffstown, NH Manchester

Innarelli, Kathleen M. Goffstown, NH Haithwaite, Christopher Goffstown, NH Manchester Comerford, Candace C. Manchester, NH Chauvette, Colby R. Goffstown, NH Windham Perreault, Nicole N. Goffstown, NH 26 Keough, Stephen M. Goffstown, NH Henniker Wilson, Patricia A. Goffstown, NH 26 Hammer, Thomas M. Goffstown, NH Candia Marchand, Elizabeth M. Goffstown, NH Herod, Jonathan E. Goffstown, NH Portsmouth Mason, Heather E. Goffstown, NH Young, Christopher A. Goffstown, NH Newfields McClure, Susan N Newfields, NH Campagna, Daniel G. Goffstown, NH Henniker Blunden, Karen D. Goffstown, NH

Mousseau, Jason L. Goffstown, NH Manchester Beaudoin, Anne M. Goffstown, NH Boulter, Jeffrey R. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Cullinane, Sheila A. Goffstown, NH Robinson, Gilbert M. Goffstown, NH Candia

Raymond, Virginia L. Goffstown, NH Cote, Michael D. Goffstown, NH Nottingham Thibodeau, Rachel K. Nottingham, NH Perreault, Charles H. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Proverb, Melissa M. Goffstown, NH Friend-Gray, Owen P. Nottingham, NH Nottingham Dignard, Marion K. Goffstown, NH 15 Bourgeois, Bnan M. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Arroyo, Cathie D. Goffstown, NH 15 Cole, Bryan C. Goffstown, NH Candia Livingston, Stacey R. Goffstown, NH 16 Harrington, John E. Goffstown, NH Hudson Cannon, Elizabeth A. Goffstown, NH

16 St. Onge, Robert R. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Mercier, Monica M. Goffstown, NH 17 Burkhardt, Joshua P. Manchester, NH Moultonborough Jaskolka, Sarah A. Goffstown, NH 23 Nault, Brandon A. Goffstown, NH Canterbury Pullen, Ashley M. Goffstown, NH

24 Cullity, Thomas F. Goffstown, NH Allenstown

Patton, Sarah J. Goffstown, NH

30 Litalien, Paul A. Goffstown, NH Manchester Ingram, Arquanette Nashua, NH 54 2008 Goffstown Annual Report DATE NAMES RESIDENCE PLACE MARRIED

Aug. 30 Wilby, Seth Goffstown, NH Wilton Carter, Joy E. Wilton, NH 30 Fontaine, Brian R. Goffstown, NH Nashua

Kivlin, Ashley C. Goffstown, NH 31 Clark, Scott R. Goffstown, NH Lincoln Ort, Stacey R. Goffstown, NH Sep. 13 Shea, Kevin M. Goffstown, NH Manchester Lencki, Jessica M. Goffstown, NH 13 Brenner, Ryan M. Goffstown, NH Candia Oilman, Cynthia M. Goffstown, NH 13 Carson, Ian R. Goffstown, NH Hudson Montmarquet, Angela M. Goffstown, NH 19 Lewis, Timothy R. Goffstown, NH Nashua

Gagnon, Sarah J. Goffstown, NH 19 Gagne, Nathaniel D. Manchester, NH Manchester Vaillancourt, Nicole L Goffstown, NH

20 Benjamin, Jeffrey L. Goffstown, NH Goffstown

Michaud, Jennifer L. Goffstown, NH 27 Novotny, Jeffrey R. Hopkinton, NH Manchester Scheingold, Lynne A. Goffstown, NH Oct. 3 Calef, Daniel B. Goffstown, NH Pelham Greenwood, Elaine D. Goffstown, NH 4 McCormick, Scott W. Goffstown, NH Goffstown

Coventry, Dianne L. Goffstown, NH

4 Slattery, Justin J. Goffstown, NH Manchester Harrington, Amy E. Goffstown, NH 5 Baule, Michael D. Goffstown, NH Derry Smithell, Carrie A. Goffstown, NH 6 Clark, John M. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Dusseault, Kathryn A. Goffstown, NH 10 Franklin, Larry A. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Brady, Shannon E. Goffstown, NH

11 Labrecque, Thomas L. Goffstown, NH Hollis Leonard, Kelly E. Goffstown, NH 11 Skorupski, Keith R. Goffstown, NH Hooksett Makarov, Angelina Goffstown, NH 18 Emmons, Joseph T. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Jalbert, Stephanie R. Manchester, NH

18 Woods, Bobby J. Goffstown, NH Goffstown

Beltz, Amanda L. New Boston, NH 24 Wheeler, Nathaniel D. Milford, NH Manchester

Sutherland, Ashley J. Goffstown, NH 25 Kirouac, Paul R. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Rusinski, Antoinina Goffstown, NH 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 55 DATE NAMES RESIDENCE PLACE MARRIED

Nov. 1 Willard, Mark E. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Jackson, Jennifer A. Goffstown, NH

1 Gingras, Eric P. Manchester, NH Londonderry Henk, Danielle E. Goffstown, NH 15 Vanhorn, William P. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Gallegos, Patsy Goffstown, NH

21 Centorino, Stephen J. Goffstown, NH Bedford Duval, Kimberly M.

Dec. 20 McCune, Adam J. Goffstown, NH Hudson Ahlgren, Robin M. Goffstown, NH 29 Skersey, Mark A. Goffstown, NH Rumney

Figuera, Norma J. Walpole, NH 31 Harradon, Alden G. Goffstown, NH Goffstown Guillemette, Jacqueline E. Goffstown, NH 31 Sherwood, Dustin V. Goffstown, NH Londonderry

Desimone, Jenelle F. Goffstown, NH

TOTAL NUMBER OF MARRIAGES: 81

2008 Civil Unions

DATE NAMES RESIDENCE PLACE OF CIVIL UNION

Jan. 5 Stagno, Patricia A. Goffstown, NH Milford Bureau, Helene M. Goffstown NH 11 Eraser, Laurie A. Goffstown NH Goffstown

Mullins, Robin L. Goffstown NH

12 Tripp, Richard J. Goffstown NH Goffstown Chasse, Robert A. Goffstown NH 25 MacDonald, Alanna A. Goffstown NH Goffstown Leblanc, Cathy A. Goffstown NH

Feb. 1 Hansen, Kit Goffstown NH Goffstown Ireland, Kathy E. Goffstown NH 20 Lyn, Tracy Goffstown NH Concord Slinko, Colleen P. Goffstown NH May 20 Berkeley, Elizabeth A. Goffstown NH Goffstown Leonard, Staci 0. Goffstown NH Jul. 19 Lang, Eva A. Goffstown NH Goffstown Ware, M. Vickie Goffstown NH 22 Hodgdon, Christine M. Goffstown NH Concord Rogers, Amanda S. Goffstown NH

Aug. 23 Roberge, Heidi L. Goffstown NH Weare

Roberge, Cathy J. Goffstown NH

TOTAL NUMBER OF CIVIL UNIONS: 10 56 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 2008 Deaths DATE DECEDENT'S PLACE FATHER'S MOTHER'S NAME OF DEATH NAME MAIDEN NAME

Jan. 1 Larocque, Hector Manchester Larocque, Hector Simard, Alma 2 Enman, Kenneth Manchester Enman, Daniel MacDougall, Ellen 9 LaFrance, John GotTstown LaFrance, William Kelly, Annie 11 Fredericks, William Manchester Fredericks, Christian Andrews, Beatrice 14 Furkey, John Merrimack Furkey, George Donlin, Grace 15 Glover, Jonathan Goffstown Glover, Richard Petit, Estelle

15 Picard Jr., Felix Manchester Picard Sr., Felix Landry, Alfanie 16 Scannell, Joseph Manchester Scannell, Florence Jollymore, Mary 22 Roy, Ad hen Goffstown Roy, Edward Charland, Adrienne

Feb. 1 Kater, Marion Goffstown Akroyd, Fred Fairbanks, Edith

1 Cram, William Goffstown Cram, Guy Gale, Marion 3 Sirois, Daniel Goffstown Sirois, Marcel Morin, Margurette

4 Thayer, Charles Goffstown Thayer, Edwin Hammond, Lilly 8 Meserve, Edward Goffstown Meserve, Clarence Carter, Pauline 18 Charpentier, Patricia Manchester Bashalany, Albert Russell, Joanna

19 Hall, Herman Goffstown Hall, Herman Graves, Helen 21 Huckins, Jon Goffstown Huckins, John Davis, Elizabeth 29 Stache, Clarence Manchester Stache, Herman Dietsch, Mary Mar. 7 Whittier, Gertrude Goffstown George, Orlando Morrison, Gertrude 7 Gordon, Richard Goffstown Gordon, Stanley Griffon, Violet 8 Pascual, Betty Manchester Cox, Floyd Unknown, Mable 12 Roy, Leonida Goffstown Routhier, Odule Vachon, Marie 14 Crean, Ralph New Boston Crean, Dennis Pollycutt, Rosabel 16 Gallagher, Marie Manchester Melanson, John Boudreau, Mary 19 Trumble, Donald Manchester Trumble, Cyrus Lavalle, Amelia 19 Koerber, Ann Goffstown Cramer, Edward Hilckman, Bertha 20 Stemska, Edmund Manchester Stemska, Emdund Piecuch, Helen 25 Horan, Helen Goffstown Sweeney, John Anderson, Ellen 26 Taylor, Kenneth Bedford Taylor, John Peddle, Julia 28 Elgart, Marcelle Goffstown Vivier, Arthur Chenard, Laura 30 Lacerte, Roland Goffstown Lacerte, Albert Bourassa, Eva 30 Fournier, Robert Bedford Fournier, Louis Becker, Magdalene 31 Celeste, Jean Manchester O'Connor, Daniel McCarthy, Helen Apr. 5 Godbout, Maurice Goffstown Godbout, Wilfred Dorais, Dorilda 6 Frederickson, Charles Goffstown Frederickson, Clarence Oswald, Grace 9 Gallagher, Jean Goffstown Napolitano, Pascuel Unknown, Lena 12 Russell, Cheryl Goffstown Russell, Charles Barrett, Judith

13 Lanza, Susan Goffstown Mettler, John Leffler, Theresa

18 Thibedeau Jr., Frank Goffstown Thibedeau Sr., Frank Gagne, Thelma 18 Daniel, Frederick Manchester Daniel, William O'Brien, Gwendolyn 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 57 DATE DECEDENT'S PLACE FATHER'S MOTHER'S NAME OF DEATH NAME MAIDEN NAME 21 Veno, John Concord Veno, George Cavanaugh, Ruth

Apr. 22 Archambault, Rache 1 Goffstown Provencher, Alberic Provencher, Georgianna 23 Lacerte, Gilberte Goffstown Lacerte, Albert Bourassa, Eva

24 LambertJr., Thomas; Goffstown Lambert Sr.,Thomas Martin, Annie 24 Oparowski, Julia Goffstown Piecuch, John Jaworski, Caroline 26 Olsen, Michael Hooksett Olsen, John Morse, Linda

May 7 Chesnulevich, Ralph1 Manchester Chesnulevich, John Owens, Vera 10 Beaudin, Georgette Goffstown Gelinas, Armand Champoux, Nolia 10 Caron, Roger Goffstown Caron, Henri Gagnon, Gertrude 16 Martel, Samuel Manchester Martel, Thomas Bellerose, Florida 23 Perron, Claire Goffstown Cloutier, Agenard Martel, Luvina 25 Desilets, Rita Goffstown Desilets, Oscar Cote, Suzanne 27 Martel, Alpha Manchester Martel, Aimee Turgeon, Melanie 27 Treamer, Lorraine Manchester Robida, Alex Bisson, Blanche 29 Glines, Barbara Goffstown Bird, Howard McKenzie, Leola Jun. 2 Bilger, Barbara Goffstown Rainaud, Warren Garland, Evelyn 14 Nunes, Sarah Goffstown Lefebvre, Jeremie Marr-Birmingham, Sarah

19 Saucier Sr., Robert Manchester Saucier, Leo Bussiere, Doris 19 Rimol, Andrew Manchester Rimol, Andrew Unknown, Anna 19 Russell Sr, Robert Manchester Russell, Harold Beard, Alvira 30 Perez, Janette Goffstown Perez, Luis Aponte, Luz 30 Labarre, Beatrice Goffstown Robin, Joseph Audet, Emilie 30 Jones, Albert Manchester Jones, Clayton Cordiner, Barbara Jul. 6 Phelps, Joyce Manchester Roberts, Fred Parker, Angle 9 Delude, Helena Manchester Enright, John Sorell, Eva 9 Locke, Edwin Goffstown Locke, Bert Downs, Bertha 20 Schult, Muriel Concord Kaufmann, William Meyer, Augusta 25 Lang, Krik Plymouth Lang, James Miles, Joan

29 Rafftery Jr., William Goffstown Rafftery, William Ladish, Mildred 29 Emerson, Horace Concord Emerson, Charles Swan, Mabel 30 Poulin, Jeannette Goffstown Rene, Hormidas Champagne, Marie Anna 30 Crooks, Joan Manchester Glynn, Kenneth Luce, Kathleen Aug. 6 Searles, Claire Goffstown Dupere, George Simard, Rose 7 Gagnon, Robert Manchester Gagnon, Adelard Goudreault, Marie 9 Whitmore, Rita Goffstown Roux, Oscar Roy, Eva 15 Cummings, Helen Goffstown Norris, James Mahaffe, Agnes

25 Hall, Frank Manchester Unknown, Unknown Unknown, Unknown Sep. 5 Cavanaugh, James Goffstown Cavanaugh, Leo Merrill, Ina 8 Albala, Maurice Goffstown Mois, David Albala, Ernestina 21 Brown, Robert Goffstown Brown, John French, Bertha 58 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

DATE DECEDENT'S PLACE FATHER'S MOTHER'S NAME OF DEATH NAME MAIDEN NAME 21 Bergeron, Roger Merrimack Bergeron, Eugene Martineau, Angeline 25 Stanyan, Marjorie Goffstown Stanyan, Leiand West, Ruth

Sep. 27 Hill, Paul Nashua Hill, Henry McLellan, Mable 28 Clements, Dorothy Manchester Sharp, Norman Doherty, Mary

Oct. 1 Mitchell, Frederick Goffstown Mitchell, Frederick McVeigh, Minnie 2 Gage, Edward Goffstown Gage, Harry Shirley, Grace 6 Grant, Cecile Goffstown Morin, Philias St. Germain, Ida 9 Abramson, Charlotte Goffstown Nappan, Alexander Lebow, Ida 11 Bright, Elizabeth Goffstown Jordan, Humphrey Killam, Jane

11 Sidlik, Nellie Goffstown Piecuch, George Piecuch, Tekia

13 Levy Jr., William Manchester Levy, William Cox, Margaret 26 Bates, Marilyn Goffstown Bates, Walter Hanright, Blanche 26 Peaslee, Donald Manchester Peaslee, Harry Fuller, Fannie Nov. 2 Balmos, Edward Manchester Balmos, Harry Wenzel, Anetha 2 Ashooh, Meachell Goffstown Ashooh, Elias Maroon, Rasheedy 3 Kruger, Jack Goffstown Unknown, Unknown Schmidt, Dorothy 5 Demers-Sullivan, Goffstown Demers, Wendell Pollard, Hermena Judith 8 Peters, Velma Goffstown Fetterley, Wilson Ladue, Frances 10 Caza, Joseph Goffstown Caza, Henry Campagne, Marie

Dec. 2 Puff, Ruth Goffstown Puff, Edward Roedel, Lillian 8 Auger, Robert Goffstown Auger, Leo Goudreau, Fernando 9 Kelley, Elizabeth Goffstown Fitzgerald, William Boucher, Mary 10 Beaunoyer, Lionnetta Goffstown Pinard, Joseph Caron, Beatrice 16 Gamace, Yvonne Goffstown Martel, Louis Courchesne, Georgeanne 18 King, Marguerite Manchester Tremblay, Arthur Harrison, Alma 18 Hadges, Harriett Goffstown Marshall, Alpha Brubeck, Jean 18 Bridgeman, David Goffstown Bridgeman, George Callahan, Mary 20 Encalada, Frank Manchester Encalada, Joseph Garcia, Mecedes 26 Gimas, Antoinette Goffstown Gagnier, Louis Gagnier, Eugenie

26 Drolet II, Alfred Concord Drolet, Alfred Gingriss, Angeline 27 Orleans, Robert Goffstown Orleans, Marcel McGuirl, Rose 27 Morency, Annette Goffstown Herbert, George Thernen, Ozilda

31 Wheelock, Nancy Manchester Wheelock Jr., Major Gauthier, Rita 31 Langelier, Irene Goffstown Houle, Emile Desaulniers, Victoria

TOTAL NUMBER OF DEATHS: 116 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 59 2008 Interments

Name Age Date of Death Burial Date Section Lot Grave

HILLSIDE CEMETARY Sawyer, David T. 06/07/08 06/20/08 Range 7 13Div4 Lang, Kirk Arthur 44 07/25/08 07/28/08 Range 34 5a 2 Davis, Anna E. 84 06/02/85 08/02/08 Range 12 36 4 Malo-Juvera, 68 04/19/04 08/02/08 Range 12 36 4 Dolores A. SHIRLEY HILL Crean, Ralph Edwin 86 03/14/08 05/09/08 3F 16 2

Gibbs, Franl< Dickerson 71 12/02/07 05/12/08 Range 1 3

Hall, Herman George 84 02/19/08 07/25/08 Range 1 5 Gage, Edward Shirley 71 10/02/08 10/06/08 Shirley Lot

Brown, Robert M. 84 09/21/08 10/09/08 1 42 WESTLAWN Hunter, Richard 01/03/08 01/11/08 1989 63 3 Hutson, Donald R. 84 01/14/08 03/17/08 1984 31 2 Buxton, Donald H. 79 03/22/08 03/26/08 1989 41 2 Whittier, Gertrude 83 03/07/08 04/04/08 1904 R3 6

Frederickson, Charles P . 77 04/06/08 04/10/08 1994 189

Furkey, John Dolin 85 01/14/08 04/30/08 1988 4a 1 Gokey, Kathleen 12/10/07 05/03/08 1991 10

Richard, Louis P. 72 02/15/08 05/08/08 1990 122 1

Lamy, Cynthia J. 67 12/21/07 05/30/08 1984 11 2 Lamy, Jeffrey S. 45 02/18/08 05/30/08 1984 11 2 Desrosiers, Virginia R. 86 06/05/08 06/10/08 1933-1946 50 3

Tirrell, Stanford W. 47 06/10/08 06/17/08 1984 32 Russell Sr, Robert H. 73 06/19/08 06/24/08 1994 193 2

Karanikas, Steven John 56 02/27/08 07/24/08 1960 99 1 Braley, Nicholas 26 05/03/08 08/10/08 1960 133 2 Alexander

McGrath, Betty L. 73 08/15/08 08/21/08 1992 152B 1

White, Sarah Mullen 96 08/17/08 08/21/08 1904 5A 1

Kallander, Paul E. 06/30/07 08/22/08 1994 206A 1 Bennett, Christopher 33 08/26/08 09/12/08 1988 10 2 Orr, Evelyn Christine 08/15/08 10/02/08 1960 62

Lassor, Clarence J. 10/08/08 10/15/08 1904 73A 1

Kruger, Jack Leroy 73 11/03/08 11/10/08 1992 180A 1 Smith, Eunice H. 101 11/20/08 12/04/08 1989 57

Bean Jr., Lorenzo F. 64 11/27/08 12/08/08 1933 31a 2 Boisvert, Roger Frank 83 11/25/08 12/08/08 1933 16 TOTAL INTERIVIENTS: 34 60 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Audit Management Report Melanson Heath & Company, PC CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 102 Perimeter Road Nashua, New Hampshire 03063-1301 603-882-1111 July 28, 2008 Board of Selectmen, Town of Goffstown In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of the Town of Goffstown, New Hampshire, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, we considered the Town of Goffstown 's internal accounting control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Town's internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the Town's internal control. Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the preceding paragraph and would not necessarily identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. However, as discussed below, we identified certain deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be significant deficiencies. A control deficiency exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that adversely affects the entity's ability to initiate, authorize, record, process, or report financial data reliably in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles such that there is more than a remote likelihood that a misstatement of the entity's financial statements that is more than inconsequential will not be prevented or detected by the entity's internal control. Significant deficiencies are noted in the table of contents and comment headings. This communication is intended solely for the information and use of management. Board of Selectmen, others within the organization, and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other then these specified parties. After you have had an opportunity to consider our comments and recommendations, we would be pleased to discuss them with you.

CURRENT YEAR RECOMMENDATION : 1. Consider Implemendng Internal Control Improvements (Significant Deficiency) In accordance with a new generally accepted audit standard (SAS 112), independent auditors must now report issues (called "significant deficiencies") to the governing body. The definition of this term is included in the opening letter to this management letter. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 61_

SAS 112 specifically requires that certain situations, if present in the municipality, must be reported as a significant deficiency. Although these conditions may not be new to the municipality, and may be very common practices for municipalities, they must now be reported in the management

letter. The governing body of the Town should evaluate the cost/benefit of these issues to determine whether corrective action is warranted. The following summarizes certain current and past practices in the Town that meet the new criteria of significant deficiencies. Establish Internal Controls over the Preparation of Audited Financial Statements Although the Town maintains its accounting records in accordance with standards established by State statutes, and is able to prepare reports for internal and State purposes, historically, the annual financial statements have been drafted by the independent auditor. Because the Town must take full responsibility for the accuracy and disclosure of the financial

statements, it must, either internally, or through the use of a qualified outside party (other than the independent auditor), review the financial statements and related footnote disclosures, to assure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, and to verify that no material misstatements exist. Relying on the independent auditor to perform

these functions is considered a control deficiency. Corrective Action to be Considered: The Town should provide additional staff training in the area of preparing financial statement prepared under the GASB 34 reporting model to ensure material misstatements are not present. Document Components of Internal Control In order to establish an effective system of internal controls, the Town should document the policies, procedures and controls over key financial transactions, including cash, tax/utility receivable activity, departmental receipts, purchasing, vendor disbursements, employee benefit/payroll disbursements, and general ledger maintenance. This documentation could be used by departments as guidance to help safeguard assets, properly record transactions, and provide a basis for continuing operations when turnover occurs in key financial departments. Although the Town maintains certain policies and procedures, they are not complete, or distributed to all applicable departmental persormel. Corrective Action to be Considered: Several years ago, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency published comprehensive internal control guidance that has recently been put in place by publicly traded companies as a result of Sarbanes Oxley legislation. The COSO report outlines five components of effective internal control: Control Environment, Risk Assessment, Control Activities, Information & Communication, and s

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Monitoring. The Town should consider implementing a written internal control framework using the COSO model.

Independent Auditors' Report To the Board of Selectmen, Town of Goffstown, New Hampshire We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town of Goffstown, New Hampshire, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007, which collectively comprise the Town's basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Town of Goffstown' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, and the aggregate remaining fiind information of the

Town of Goffstown, as of December 3 1 , 2007, and the respective changes in financial position and cash flows, where applicable, thereof and the respective budgetary comparison for the General Fund for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The management's discussion and analysis, appearing on the following pages, is not a required part of the basic financial statements but is supplementary information required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. We have applied certain limited procedures, which consisted principally of inquiries of management regarding the methods of measurement and presentation of the required supplementary information. However, we did not audit the information and express no opinion on it. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The information is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information has not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements, and, accordingly, we express no opinion on it. Melanson Heath & Company February 23, 2007 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 63 Statement of Net Assets December 31, 2007 Gov't Business-Type ASSETS: Activities Activities Total Current Cash & short-term investments $13,342,400 $1,884,098 $15,226,498 Investments 927,471 - 927,471

Receivables, net allowance for

uncollectibles Property Taxes 2,138,187 ~ 2,138,187 User Fees 130,263 172,375 302,998 Special Assessments ~ 34,722 34,722 Intergovernmental 252,367 37,410 289,777 Other Assets 42,688 - 42,688 Noncurrent:

Receivables, net allowance for uncollectibles: — ~ — Special Assessment Intergovernmental ~ 243,831 243,831 Capital Assets:

Land & construction in progress 4,716,963 4,716,963 Other Assets - net of accumulated depreciation 23,810,968 7,699.798 31,510,766 TOTAL ASSETS 45,361,667 10,072,234 55,433,901

LIABILITIES: Current Vouchers Payable 847,745 61,577 909,322

Accrued Liabilities 220,297 . 31,807, 252,104

Due to school district 7,696,921 ~ 7,696,921

Due to other governments 631,089 - 631,089

Other current liabilities 10,717 - 10,717

Current portion of long-term liabilities: Bonds payable 253,311 260,000 513,311

Other liabilities 55,917 3,035 58,952 Non-current: Bonds payable, net of current portion 1,520,796 1,235,000 2,755,796

Other liabilities, net of current portion 1,122,784 3,353 1,126,137 TOTAL LIABILITIES $12,359,577 $1,594,772 $13,954,349 NET ASSETS:

Invested in capital assets, net of related debt $26,753,824 $6,204,798 $32,958,622

Restricted for Permanent Funds: Nonexpendable 181,596 ~ 181,596 Expendable 538,774 ~ 538,774 Unrestricted 5,527,896 2,272,664 7,800,560 TOTAL NET ASSETS $33,002,090 $8,477,462 $41,479,552 64 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Statement of Activities December 31, 2007

Proqram Revenues Net (Expenses) Revenues &

Changes ir1 Net Assets Grants and Business

Charges for Contributions Gov't -Type

Expenses Services Ooer. Capita! Activities Activities Total Governmental Activities: General

Government 1,844,277 381,132 211,518 - (1,251,627) - (1,251,627)

Public Safety 6,250,744 644,304 124,853 - (5,481,587) - (5,481,587) Public Works 3,364,549 177,129 47,407 581,922 (2,558,091) - (2,558,091) Health & Welfare 72,366 - - (72,366) - (72,366) Library &Rec. 1,286,641 3,271 - - (1,283,370) - (1,283,370) County

Assessments 5,101,274 - - - (5,101,274) - (5,101,274)

School District

Assessments 11,164,679 - - - (11,164,679) - (11,164,679) Debt Service 75,169 - - (75,169) - (75,169)

Miscellaneous 2,366,802 - - - (2,366,802) - (2,366,802) Total Governmental Activities: 31,526,501 1,205,836 383,778 581,922 (29,354,965) . (29,354,965)

Business-Type Activities,; Sewer Services 1,387,005 1,409,682 26,633 - (49,310) (49,310) TOTAL 32.913.506 2.615.518 410,411 581,922 (29,354,965) 49.310 (29.305.655)

General Gov't Business-Type

Revenues: Activities Activities Total Taxes $ 26,723,490 - $ 26,723,490 Motor Vehicle Permits 2,40,993 ~ 2,440,993

Penalties, interest, other taxes 165,955 ~ 165,955

Grants, contributions not restricted to specific programs 1,165,189 ~ 1,165,189 Investment Income 283,570 31,153 314,723 Miscellaneous & Interfund 285,522 (125,420) 160,102

Permanent Fund ContributionIS 33,605 -. 33,605 TOTAL Rev. & Contributions $31,098,324 $ (94,267) $31,004,057

Change in Net Assets 1,743,359 (44.957) 1,698,402 Net Assets: Beginning of Year 31.258.731 8.522.419 39.781.150 End of Year 33,002,090 8,477,462 41,479,552 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 65 Management's Discussion and Analysis

As management of the Town of Goffstown, we offer readers this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the Town of Goffstown for the fiscal year ended December 3 1 , 2007.

A. OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

This discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an introduction to the basic financial statements. The basic financial statements comprise of three components: (1) government-wide financial statements, (2) fund financial statements, and (3) notes to the financial statements. This report also contains other supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements themselves.

Government-wide financial statements. The government-wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of our finances in a manner similar to a private-sector business.

The statement of net assets presents information on all assets and liabilities, with the difference between the two reported as net assets. Over time, increases or decreases in net assets may serve as a useful indicator of whether

the financial position is improving or deteriorating.

The statement of activities presents infonnation showing how the government's net assets changed during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net assets are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are reported in this statement for some items that will only result in cash flows in fixture fiscal periods (e.g., uncollected taxes and earned but unused vacation leave).

Both of the government-wide financial statements distinguish functions that are principally supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (govenmiental activities) from other functions that are intended to recover all or a significant portion of their costs through user fees and charges (business- type activities). The governmental activities include general government, public safety, highways and streets, sanitation, economic development, and culture and recreation. The business-type activities include sewer enterprise activities.

Fund flnancial statements. A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. Fund accounting is used to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. All of the fiinds can be divided into three categories: governmental funds, proprietary fiinds, and fiduciary funds. 66 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

Governmental funds. Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions reported as governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike the government- wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near-term inflows and outflows of spendable resources, as well as on balances of spendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in evaluating a government's near-term financing requirements.

Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the

government-wide financial statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar information presented for governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. By doing so, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the government's near-term financing decisions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison between governmental funds and governmental activities.

An annual appropriated budget is adopted for the general fund. A budgetary comparison statement has been provided for the general fund to demonstrate compliance with this budget.

Proprietary funds. Proprietary funds are maintained as follows:

Enterprise funds are used to report the same functions presented as business- type activities in the government-wide financial statements. Specifically, enterprise funds are used to account for sewer operations.

Proprietary funds provide the same type of information as the business-type activities reported in the government-wide financial statements, only in more detail.

Fiduciary Funds. Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside the government. Fiduciary funds are not reflected in the government-wide financial statements because the resources of those funds are not available to support the Town's own programs. The accounting used for fiduciary fiinds is much like that used for proprietary funds.

Notes to the financial statements. The notes provide additional information that are essential to a full understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements.

Other information. In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes, this report also presents certain required supplementary information which is required to be disclosed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 67

B. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

• As of the close of the current fiscal year, the total of assets exceeded liabilities by $41,479,552 (i.e., net assets), a change of $ 1,698,402 in comparison to the prior year.

• As of the close of the current fiscal year, governmental funds reported combined ending fund balances of $ 6,640,835, a change of $ 667,620 in comparison with the prior year.

• At the end of the current fiscal year, unreserved fund balance for the general fund was $ 1,280,855, a change of $ (165,674) in comparison with the prior year.

• Total long-term debt (i.e., bonds payable) at the close of the current

fiscal year was $ 3,269,107, a change of $ (613,31 1) in comparison to the prior year.

C. GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS The following is a summary of condensed government-wide financial data for the current and prior fiscal year (in thousands):

Governmental Business-Type Activities Activities Total 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 Current & other assets $ 16,834 $ 16,002 $ 2,372 $ 2,153 $ 19,206 $18,155 Capital assets 28,528 9,642 7,700 8,358 36.228 18,000 Total assets 45,362 25,644 10,072 10,511 55,434 36,155

Long-term liabilities outstanding 2,953 3,251 1,501 1,880 4,454 5,131 Other liabilities 9,407 9,258 94 109 9,501 9,367 Total liabilities 12,360 12,509 1,595 1,989 13,955 14,498

Net assets Invested in capital assets, net 26,754 9,381 6,205 6,503 32,959 15,884 Restricted 721 1,213 721 1,213 Unrestricted 5.527 2,541 2,272 2,019 7,799 4,560 Total net assets $ 33.002 $ 13.135 $ 8.477 $ 8.522 $41,479 $21,657 1

68 2008 Goffstown Annual Report CHANGES IN NET ASSETS Governmental BusinessType Activities Activities Total

2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 Revenues: Program revenues: Charges for services 1,206 1,228 1,410 957 2,616 2,185 Operating grants and Contributions 384 1,168 27 210 411 1,378 Capital grants and Contributions 582 357 - 582 357 General revenues: Property Taxes 26,724 26,954 - 26,724 26,954 Motor vehicle permits 2,441 2,515 - 2,441 2,515 Penalties, interest, & other taxes 166 225 - 166 225 Grants & contributions not restricted to specific programs 1,165 921 - 1,165 921 Investment income 284 221 31 11 315 232 Miscellaneous 132 109 28 160 109 Total revenues 33,084 33,698 1,496 1,178 34,580 34,876

Expenses: General government 1,844 1,612 1,844 Public safety 6,25 6,178 6,251 Public works 3,365 4,960 3,365 Health and welfare 72 80 72 Library and recreation 1,287 970 1,287 County assessments 1,585 1,571 1,585 School District assessments 14,681 15,422 14,681 15,422 Interest on long-term debt 75 85 75 85 Miscellaneous 2,368 1,330 2,368 1,330 Sewer operations 1,387 1,651 1,387 1,651 Total expenses 31,528 32,208 1,387 1,651 32,915 33,859

Change in net assets 1,556 1,490 109 (473) 1,665 1,017

Transfers in (out) 154 159 (154) (159) Permanent fund contributions 33 25 33 25 Increase in net assets 1,743 1,674 (45) (632) 1,698 1,042

et assets - 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 69

beginning of year 31,259 11,461 8,522 9,154 39J81 20,615

Net assets - end of year $ 33.002 $13.135 $ 8.477 $ 8.522 $41.479 $21.657

*The Town of Goffstown is a tier II entity pursuant to GASB Statement 34. As such, it is required to record retroactive infrastructure assets in fiscal year 2007. As a result, net assets have been restated in fiscal year 2007 to include infrastructure assets.

As noted earlier, net assets may serve over time as a useful indicator of a government's financial position. At the close of the most recent fiscal year, total net assets were $ 41,479,552, a change of $ 1,698,402 from the prior year.

The largest portion of net assets $ 32,958,622 reflects our investment in capital assets (e.g., land, buildings, machinery, equipment, and infrastructure), less any related debt used to acquire those assets that is still outstanding. These capital assets are used to provide services to citizens; consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although the investment in capital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, since the capital assets themselves carmot be used to liquidate these liabilities. An additional portion of net assets $ 720,370 represents resources that are subject to external restrictions on how they may be used. The remaining balance of unrestricted net assets $ 7,800,560 may be used to meet the government's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors.

Governmental activities. Governmental activities for the year resulted in a change in net assets of $ 1,743,359. Key elements of this change are as follows: General fund operations (see section D) $523,797 Nonmaj or funds 143,823 Depreciation expense in excess of Principal debt service (926,388)

Local and grant revenue used for flood damages 1 ,940,656 Other 61,471 Total $1.743.359

Business-Type Activities. Business-type activities for the year resuhed in a change in net assets of $ (44,957).

D. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE GOVERNMENT'S FUNDS

As noted earlier, fund accounting is used to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements.

Governmental funds. The focus of governmental funds is to provide information on near-term inflows, outflows and balances of spendable resources.

Such information is useful in assessing financing requirements. In particular, unreserved fiind balance may serve as a useful measure of a government's net resources available for spending at the end of the fiscal year. 70 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

As of the end of the current fiscal year, governmental funds reported combined ending fund balances of $ 6,01 1,304, a change of $ 667,620 in comparison with the prior year. Key elements of this change are as follows:

General fund, as discussed further $ 523,797 Nonmajor funds 143,823 Total $ 667.620

The general fund is the chief operating fund. At the end of the current fiscal year, unreserved fund balance of the general fund was $ 1,280,855, while total fund balance was $ 3,857,170. As a measure of the general fund's liquidity, it may be useful to compare both unreserved fund balance and total fund balance to total fund expenditures. Unreserved fund balance represents 3.98 percent of total general fund expenditures, while total fund balance represents 11.99 percent of that same amount. The fund balance of the general fund changed by $ 523,797 during the current fiscal year. Key factors in this change are as follows:

Revenue in excess of budget $ 200,932 Expenditures less than budget 534,723 Collection of prior year tax revenue 13,693 Use of fund balance to reduce taxes (500,000) Current year encumbrance over prior year encumbrances 689,470 Timing difference - federal grant for bridge project (415,021) Total $ 523.797

Proprietary funds. Proprietary funds provide the same type of information found in the business-type activities reported in the government-wide financial statements, but in more detail.

Unrestricted net assets of the enterprise funds at the end of the year amounted to $ 2,272,664, a change of $ (44,957) in comparison with the prior year. Other factors concerning the finances of proprietary funds have already been addressed in the entity-wide discussion of business-type activities.

E. GENERAL FUND BUDGETARY HIGHLIGHTS

There are no differences between the original budget and the final amended bud^ret.

F. CAPITAL ASSET AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION

Capital assets. Total investment in capital assets for governmental and business- type activities at year-end amounted to $ 36,227,729 (net of accumulated depreciation), a change of $ 100,885 from the prior year. This investment in capital assets includes land, buildings and system, improvements, and machinery and equipment.

Major capital asset events during the current fiscal year included the following: Three tax deeded parcels of land $ 403 Two dump trucks with Sanders $275,812 One skid steer loader $ 53,802 One excavator $ 61,730 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 71_

One pickup truck for Police Dept. $ 16,3^3 Three cruisers $70,985

One car for Recreation Dept. $ 1 5,600

Three bridges $ 1 ,522,737

Additional information on capital assets can be found in the footnotes to the financial statements.

Long-term debt. At the end of the current fiscal year, total bonded debt outstanding was $ 3,269,107, all of which was backed by the full faith and credit of the government. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION This financial report represents a condensed version of the Town of Goffstown 's financial statements for FYE 12/31/07. Not all schedules and footnotes are presented in this town report version. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should be addressed to: Janice O'Connell, Finance Director Town of Goffstown 16 Main Street Goffstown, New Hampshire 03045 Selectmen Response to Auditors October 20, 2008 Melanson Heath & Company, P.C.

1 02 Perimeter Road Nashua, New Hampshire 03063-1301 Dear Auditors: The following is the response from the Board of Selectmen to the Management Letter comments dated July 28, 2008, prepared by Melanson Heath & Company. The comments in your Management Letter pertain to issues surrounding the audit for year ending December 31, 2007. CURRENT YEAR ISSUE: Consider Implementing Internal Control Improvements (Significant Deficiency) Establish Internal Controls over the Preparation of Audited Financial Statements Response: Staff will receive additional training in the area of preparing financial statements to ensure compliance with the GASB 34 reporting model and to ensure material misstatements are not present. Document Components of Internal Control Response: The Town will implement written internal controls that are framed using the COSO model as a guide. Respectfully Submitted, GOFFSTOWN BOARD OF SELECTMEN Nicholas Campasano, Chairman Scott Gross, Vice Chairman Vivian Blondeau John A. Caprio Philip D'Avanza 72 2008 Goffstown Annual Report MS-1 Summary Inventory Of Valuation for Year 2008

ASSESSED VALUATION TOTAL TAXABLE LAND Current Use (incl. Cons. Restriction) $ 842,930 Conservation Restriction Assessment Discretionary Easement 1,200 Residential 458,784,400 Commercial/Industrial 60,678,200 Total Taxable Land $520,306,730 Tax Exempt and Non-Taxable (est.) 27,615,800

BUILDINGS Residential $ 763,476,600 Manufactured Housing 24,571,000 Commercial/Industrial 82,452,900 Discretionary Preservation Easement 27,600 Total of Taxable Buildings $870,528,100 Tax Exempt and Non-Taxable 92,515,500

PUBLIC UTILITIES Electric $ 27,652,000 Gas 780,000 Total Public Utilities $28,432,000

TOTAL VALUATION BEFORE EXEMPTIONS $1,419,266,830 EXEMPTIONS: NUMBER Certain Disabled Veterans 2 $413,100

School Dining/Dorms/Kitchen 1 150,000 Blind 15 225,000 Elderly 211 13,435,000 Total Exemptions 229 13,660,000

NET VALUATION ON WHICH TAX RATE FOR MUNICIPAL, COUNTY & LOCAL EDUCATION RATE IS COMPUTED $1,405,043,730

NET VALUATION WITHOUT UTILITIES ON WHICH TAX RATE FOR STATE EDUCATION TAX IS COMPUTED $1,376,611,730 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 73 Schedule of Town Property

Map/Lot Location Land Building Total Value Value Value SCHOOL 4/103 16 Maple Avenue 157,200 2,898,400 3,055,600 5/14/1 251 Elm St - Kindergarten 280,300 1,127,200 1,407,500

5/97 Wallace Road - GAHS 16,500 16,500 5/98 27 Wallace Road - GAHS 406,200 10,444,800 10,851,000

8/74 Tibbetts Hill Rd. - MVMS 937,200 8,990,100 9,927,300

17/182 689 Mast Road - Bartlett 531,300 1,154,500 1,685,800

34/138 11 School St -Upper El 151,100 254,600 405,700 SCHOOL TOTALS: 2,479,800 24,869,600 27,349,400

GOFFSTOWN VILLAGE WATER PRECINCT 1/37 Back Mountain Road 480,300 480,300 1/38 Back Mountain Road 978,000 88,700 1,066,700

4/11 off Merrill Road 81,400 5,600 87,000 4/16/2 Mountain Road 110,300 110,300 7/2 Mast Road 42,200 11,000 53,200 7/5 North Mast Road 219,100 3,100 222,200 7/8/1 North Mast Road 114,100 114,100 7/106/2 High Street 69,000 69,000 GOFFSTOWN VILLAGE WATER PRECINCT TOTALS: $2,094,400 108,400 2,202,800

TOWN & CONSERVATION 1/35 Back Mountain Road 291,800 291,800

2/39/4 off Back Mountain Rd 12,300 12,300

2/64/28 Shirley Hill Road 33,400 33,400 2/64/29 Addison Road 6,700 6,700

3/9 off School House Road 30,100 30,100

4/61 off New Boston Road 28,500 28,500 5/14 Goffstown Back Road 276,600 276,600 5/15/3 Elm St 20,000 20,000 5/15/4 Elm St 50,000 50,000 5/24 404 Elm Street 362,000 811,300 1,173,300 5/38/39 Juniper Drive 42,800 42,800 5/97 Wallace Road 16,500 16,500 6/39/1/A 326 Mast Road 81,000 656,400 737,400

7/3/1 off Mast Road 17,300 17,300 7/72 Mast/Autumn Street 450,700 450,700 74 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

Map/Lot Location Land Building Total Value Value Value

8/44 off Locust Hill 13,500 13,500

9/29/1 289 Tirrell Hill Road 87,100 202,300 289,400 10/11 Tenney Road 7,800 7,800

12/10A Montelona Rd (off) 118,500 118,500 15/58 Rosemont Street 91,100 91,100 15/59 Rosemont Street 6,600 6,600 15/57A Rosemont Street 100,500 103,400 203,900 15/73A 31 Rosemont Street 7,200 7,200 17/37 656 Mast Rd. 103,300 511,100 614,400 17/238 36 Laurier Street 182,000 12,500 194,500 19/15 19 Channel Lane 19,400 2,000 21,400

19/47 off Sharon St 250,000 250,000 21/85 60 Cove Street 68,900 68,900 21/64A Riverside Drive 30,000 30,000 24-37 Andre/Russell 18,500 18,500 24/44 Rem Drive 8,300 8,300 24/44R/6 Rem Drive 17,300 17,300 24/59A Lynchville Park Road 36,100 36,100 26/1 3A Mast Rd/Henry Bridge 12,400 12,400 27/23 Henry Bridge Road 26,900 26,900 27/25 86 Center Street 45,000 2,000 47,000 28/28 87 Center St 68,000 177,900 245,900 30/81 9 Barnard Lane 145,300 146,100 291,400 30/25A Pineridge Road 10,000 10,000 30/29/A Highland Avenue 12,500 12,500

31/19 1 55 S Mast St 86,000 159,700 245,700

31/22 off Mast Road 59,200 59,200 32/26E/18 Hermsdorf Avenue 13,500 13,500 32/26E/19 Hermsdorf Avenue 13,500 13,500 32/26E/22 Hermsdorf Avenue 13,200 13,200 32/2PE/30 Janice Drive 13,500 13,500 32/26E/55 Thomas Drive 13,900 13,900 34/83 16 Main Street 244,500 662,100 906,600 34/96 Church Street 136,300 12,700 149,000 34/99 Church Street 168,100 168,100 34/107 2 High Street 203,500 311,200 514,700 34/114/1 50 Elm Street 64,100 64,100 34/129 Mill Street 39,000 39,000 34/148 Main Street 203,000 9,200 212,200 34/152 Main Street 158,400 158,400 34/177 East Union Street 118,400 77,400 195,800 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 75

Map/Lot Location Land Building Total Value Value Value 35/48 Island on Glen Lake 250,400 250,400 37/9 N Mast St 45,000 45,000 38/13 18 Church Street 187,600 305,200 492,800 40/1 Crescent Lane 55,900 55,900 40/8 Perimeter Road 5,100 5,100 40/11 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,200 5,200 40/12 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 38,200 38,200 40/14 Crescent Lane 5,400 5,400 40/15 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,300 5,300 40/16 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,200 5,200 40/17 Cresent Lane 5,100 5,100 40/18 Cresent Lane 5,100 5,100 40/19 Cresent Lane 4,900 4,900 40/20 Cresent Lane 4,900 4,900 40/21 Cresent Lane 5,100 5,100

40/22 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,200 5,200 40/23 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/24 Cresent Lane 5,100 5,100 40/25 Cresent Lane 5,800 5,800 40/27 Perimeter Road 5,200 5,200 40/29 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,300 5,300 40/34 Summit Road 5,000 5,000 40/35 Summit Road 5,000 5,000 40/42 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,100 5,100 40/4A Uncanoonuc Mtn. 27,000 27,000

40/47 197 Perimeter Road 35,100 Vm 35,400 40/50 off Perimeter Road 5,900 5,900 40/51 S. Uncanoonuck Mtn. 5,200 5,200 40/52 S. Uncanoonuck Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/53 Beech Lane 5,000 5,000 40/54 Summit Avenue 5,000 5,000 40/56 Maple Lane 5,000 5,000 40/57 Maple Lane 5,000 5,000 40/58 Summit Road 5,000 5,000 40/59 Maple Lane 5,300 5,300 40/60 41 Crescent Lane 5,000 5,000 40/61 Chestnut Lane 5,000 5,000 40/63 Chestnut Lane 5,000 5,000 40/64 Chestnut Ln/Summit 5,200 5,200 40/65 Beech Lane 5,300 5,300 40/66 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 76 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

Map/Lot Location Land Building Total Value Value Value 40/67 Beech Lane 5,000 5,000 40/68 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,100 5,100 40/69 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,100 5,100 40/70 Chestnut Lane 5,000 5,000 40/71 Chestnut Lane 5,100 5,100 40/72 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/73 off Perimeter Road 5,000 5,000 40/74 Chestnut Lane 5,400 5,400 40/76 Birch Lane 5,000 5,000 40/77 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/78 Birch Lane 5,000 5,000 40/79 Uncanoonuc Mountain 5,000 5,000 40/80 Birch Lane 5,000 5,000 40/81 Uncanoonuc Mountain 5,000 5,000 40/82 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/83 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/85 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/86 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,100 5,100 40/87 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/88 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/89 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,100 5,100 40/90 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/91 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/92 Uncanoonuc Mountain 5,100 5,100 40/93 Cedar Lane 5,000 5,000 40/94 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/95 Uncanoonuc Mountain 5,200 5,200 40/97 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/98 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,200 5,200 40/99 Pine Lane 5,300 5,300 40/1^1 Pine Lane 5,600 5,600 40/103 off Perimeter Road 5,000 5,000 40/104 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/105 Summit Ave. 5,400 5,400 40/106 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/107 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 5,000 5,000 40/113 Perimeter Road 144,900 74,700 219,600 40/115 S. Uncanoonuc Mtn. 163,500 163,500 40/47A off Perimeter Road 5,100 5,100 40/50A off Perimeter Road 5,000 5,000 41/6 Forest Avenue 10,300 10,300 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 77

Map/Lot Location Land Building Total Value Value Value

41/7 36 Incline Avenue 11,100 11,100 41/9 Incline Avenue 10,400 10,400 41/11 Incline Avenue 7,200 7,200 41/14 Mountain/Park Ave. 12,600 12,600 41/15 Mountain Avenue 7,200 7,200 41/16 Mountain Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/17 Mountain Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/19 Uncanoonuc Avenue 10,200 10,200 41/21 Park Avenue 17,200 17,200 41/22 Crown Avenue 11,000 11,000 41/23 Uncanoonuc Avenue 9,800 9,800 41/24 Uncanoonuc Avenue 10,500 10,500 41/29 Uncanoonuc Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/30 Incline Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/31 S. Mountain Base 10,100 10,100 41/32 Kaoka Avenue 11,700 11,700 41/33 Kaoka Avenue 15,500 15,500 41/34 Chocorua Avenue 24,800 24,800 41/35 Wonolancet Avenue 14,700 14,700 41/36 Wonolancet Avenue 27,400 27,400 41/37 /Wascoma Avenue 19,600 19,600 41/37A Mascoma Avenue 11,700 11,700 41/38 Chocorua Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/39 Chocorua Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/40 Chocorua Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/41 Chocorua Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/42 Chocorua Avenue 11,100 11,100 41/43 Chocorua Avenue 13,200 13,200 41/45 Kaoka Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/46 Kaoka Avenue 10,600 10,600 41/47 Kaoka Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/48 Kaoka Avenue 11,600 11,600 41/49 Kaoka Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/50 Kaoka Avenue 10,600 10,600 41/51 Masconna Avenue 50,500 50,500 41/56 Uncanoonuc Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/59 Mascoma Ave 5,100 5,100 41/61 Uncanoonuc Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/62 Uncanoonuc Avenue 10,100 10,100 41/69 46 Incline Avenue 51,600 17,000 68,600 41/75 S.Mtn. Base/RRAve. 16,100 16,100 78 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

Map/Lot Location Land Building Total Value Value Value 41/76 Railroad Avenue 10,800 10,800 41/77 Railroad Avenue 12,800 12,800 41/78 Railroad Avenue 6,100 6,100 41/79 Mascoma Avenue 10,600 10,600 41/80 S. Mtn. Base Road 10,600 10,600 41/64A UncanoonuG Avenue 10,100 10,100 42/2 Railroad Avenue 11,300 11,300 42/4 Railroad Avenue 9,800 9,800

42/5 off Railroad Avenue 11,200 11,200 42/6 3 Orr St 54,100 8,700 62,800 42/12 Incline Avenue 10,100 10,100 42/15 Mountain Avenue 10,600 10,600 42/18 Mountain Avenue 12,300 12,300 42/19 Orr Street 10,600 10,600 42/22 Park Ave 13,500 13,500 42/23 Crown Avenue 14,500 14,500 42/24 Chestnut Slope 120,000 120,000 42/25 Chestnut Slope 10,500 10,500 42/28 165 Mountain Base Road 10,100 10,100 42/29 Chestnut Slope 10,000 10,000 42/30 169 Mountain Base Rd 52,400 52,400 42/31 Chestnut Slope 10,100 10,100 42/32 Chestnut Slope 10,100 10,100 42/33 Chestnut Slope 10,600 10,600 42/35 Chestnut Slope 10,100 10,100 42/36 Chestnut Slope 10,100 10,100 42/37 Chestnut Slope 10,100 10,100

42/40 off Mtn. Base Road 10,500 10,500 42/41 Chestnut Slope 10,100 10,100 42/42 Chestnut Slope 10,100 10,100 42/4"^ Lake Uncanoonuc 10,500 10,500 42/51 Railroad Avenue 6,100 6,100 43/24/1 Arrowhead Dr 75,200 20,000 95,200

TOTAL TOWN/CONSERVATION: $7,249,700 4,283,200 11,532,900

GRAND TOTAL $11,823,900 29,261,200 41,085,100 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 79 Assessor's Report

As required by the RSA 75:8-a, Five-Year Valuation, the Town underwent a complete update of value for the 2008 tax year. The last update of value was for the 2003 tax year. The total taxable, assessed value of the Town increased by 12.5%, $1,248,788,230 to $1,405,043,730. It is important to note that the 12.5% increase is not an increase from 2007 to 2008, but instead a five year increase from 2003 to 2008.

The Town is still in the process of a Cyclical Measure and List of all improved properties in the Town. All Commercial and Industrial properties have been completed as well as about 70% of the residential properties. It is the plan to complete the remaining properties by early 2010. The above referenced update was applied to all properties, whether they had been inspected yet or not. For those properties not inspected, the property data on file was assumed to be correct.

The Department of Revenue Administration will be conducting its five year review of the Assessing Practices of the Town of Goffstown. The review involves five criteria to insure equity and accuracy of assessments and assessing data. This review was started in November of 2008 and is expected to be concluded by the spring of 2009.

While the Assessing Office has made great strides over the last two years to bring its practices, property data and valuations up to standards, it is still in the midst of this process. As indicated above, the Cyclical Measure and List will continue. In addition, the Assessing Office will be reviewing Current Use, exemptions, credits and exempt properties. The Assessing Office will also continue to monitor property values on a regular basis. It is a tentative plan to perform another update of value for the 2010 tax year once all properties have been inspected.

The Assessing Office has improved, and is continuing to improve, the quality of its assessments without causing undue disruption to its taxpayers or large increases in the budget. The Assessing Office asks for the continued understanding and cooperation of its citizens. Assessing is an ongoing process. The participation of taxpayers in this process is not only welcomed, but encouraged.

Respectively Submitted, Scott W. Bartlett, CNHA 80 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

MS-4 NH DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION MUNICIPAL SERVICES DIVISION P.O. BOX 487, CONCORD, NH 03302-0487 (603)271-3397

DUE SEPTEMBER 1 City/Town: GOFFSTOWN FY 2008 REVISED ESTIMATED REVENUES (RSA 21-J:34)

WARR. For Use By Acct. # SOURCE OF REVENUE ART. Municipality TAXES xxxxxxxxxx 3120 Land Use Change Taxes 3180 Resident Taxes

3185 Timber Taxes 13 5,953

3186 Payment in Lieu of Taxes

3189 Otiier Taxes

3190 Interest & Penalties on Deliquent Taxes 13 217,854

Inventory Penalties

3187 Excavation Tax ($.02 cents per cu yd) 13 588 LICENSES, PERMITS & FEES xxxxxxxxxx

3210 Business Licenses & Permits 13 5,150

3220 Motor Vehicle Permit Fees 13 2,430,727

3230 Building Permits 13 39,550

3290 Other Licenses, Permits & Fees 13 27,433 3311-3319 FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 13&15 35,824 FROM STATE xxxxxxxxxx 3351 Shared Revenues 13 105,427

3352 Meals & Rooms Tax Distribution 13 790,849

3353 Highway Block Grant 13 358,509

3354 Water Pollution Grant 13 47,011 3355 Housing & Community Development

3356 State & Federal Forest Land Reimbursement

3357 Flood Control Reimbursement

3359 Other (Including Railroad Tax) State Grants 13 79,459

3379 FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 13 92,664 CHARGES FOR SERVICES xxxxxxxxxx 3401-3406 Income from Departments 13 586,456

3409 Other Charges 13 182,507 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES xxxxxxxxxx

3501 Sale of Municipal Property 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 81

MS-4 NH DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION MUNICIPAL SERVICES DIVISION P.O. BOX 487, CONCORD, NH 03302-0487 (603)271-3397

DUE SEPTEMBER 1 City/Town: GOFFSTOWN FY 2008 REVISED ESTIMATED REVENUES (RSA 21-J:34)

WARR. For Use By Acct. # SOURCE OF REVENUE ART. Municipality

3502 Interest on Investments 13 105,073 3503-3509 Other 13 264,835

INTERFUND OPERATING TRANSFERS IN xxxxxxxxxx

3912 From Special Revenue Funds: EMS & Sewer 13&17 715,248

3913 From Capital Projects Fund

3914 From Enterprise Fund

Sewer - (Offset) 13 1,604,492

Water - (Offset)

Electric - (Offset)

Airport - (Offset)

3915 From Capital Reserve Fund

3916 From Trust & Agency Funds 13 33,816 3917 From Conservation Funds OTHER FINANCING SOURCES xxxxxxxxxx

3934 Proc. from Long Term Bonds & Notes 12 2,537,000 SUBTOTAL OF REVENUES 10,266,425 General Fund Balance**

For Municipal Use

Unreserved Fund Balance (audited) 2,837,669

Less Emergency Approp. (RSA 32:1 1)

Voted From "Surplus"

Less Fund Balance - Reduce Taxes 300,000

Fund Balance - Retained 2,537,669

TOTAL REVENUES AND CREDITS 10,566,425

OVERLAY (RSA 76:6) $64,761 82 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

2009 Budget of the Town of Goffstown MS-7

2008 Appropriations 2009 Appropriations WAR APROVED ACTUAL ART. SELECTMEN BUDGET COMMI II LE BYDRA EXPEND. PURPOSE OF # APPROPRIATIONS Not Not (RSA31:4) Recom- Recom- Reco Recom' mended mended m'd d

GENERAL xxxxxx xxxxxx xxx XXXXXX XXX GOVERNMENT xxxxxx

Executive (incl. IT

budget & exp incl 10 734,642 754,949 746,859 746,859 grant awards)

Election,

Registration & Vital 10 235,192 218,072 218,281 218,281 Statistics (Town Clerk)

Financial

Administration (incl. 10 386,598 382,978 368,623 368,623 Tax Office budget)

Revaluation of 10 202,983 192,449 206,262 206,262 Property

Legal Expense

Personnel Administration Planning & Zoning & Economic 10 291,728 292,552 301,039 301,039 Development General Government BIdgs.

Cemeteries 10 99,589 109,449 111,957 111,957

Insurance

Advertising & Regional Assoc.

Other General 10 22,121 16,399 20,553 20,553 Government

PUBLIC SAFETY xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx XXX XXXXXX XXX

Police (expen. incl. 10 3,769,738 3,655,242 3,977,332 3,977,332 grant awards)

Ambulance: Emergency Medical Services 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 83

Fire (exp incI all grant awards except 10 2,010,360 1,902,276 2,238,165 2,238,165 SAFER) Building & Health 10 122,394 98,698 133,807 133,807 Inspection Emergency Management (exp 10 3,501 12,002 3,500 3,500

incI grant awards) Other Public Safety

(including communications) HIGHWAYS AND xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx XXX xxxxxx XXX STREETS

Admin., Highway &

Sts (exp incI grant 10 3,152,590 3,027,711 3,511,278 3,511,278 awards)

Bridges

SANITATION xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx XXX xxxxxx XXX

Administration & Solid Waste 10 1,093,940 1,045,267 1,077,469 1,077,469 Collection

Solid Waste Disposal & Cleanup

Sewage Collection & Disposal & Other WATER DISTRIBUTION & xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx XXX xxxxxx XXX TREATMENT

Administration & Water Services

Water Treatment, Conservation & Other ELECTRIC xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx XXX xxxxxx XXX

Administration & Generation

Purchase Costs

Electric Equipment Maintenance

Other Electric Costs

HEALTH xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx XXX xxxxxx XXX

Administration & Pest Control

Health Agencies & Hospitals & Other 84 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

WELFARE xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx XXX XXXXXX xxx

Administration & 10 71,462 70,680 73,376 73,376 Direct Assistance

Intergov. Welfare Payments Vendor Payments & Other CULTURE & xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx XXX XXXXXX xxx RECREATION

Parks & Recreation 10 355,962 343,208 371,088 371,088

Library 10 617,810 611,697 653,952 653,952

Other Culture & Recreation: Public 10 58,210 57,076 60,085 60,085 Access TV CONSERVATION xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx XXX XXXXXX xxx

Administration & Purchases of Natural Resources

Other Conservation Redevelopment & Housing Economic Development DEBT SERVICE xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx XXX XXXXXX xxx

Princ. - Long Term 10 253,311 253,311 253,311 253,311 Bonds & Notes

Interest-Long Term 10 69,265 69,265 58,752 58,752 Bonds & Notes

Interest on TANs 10 1 1 1

Other Debt Service

CAPITAL OUTLAY xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx XXX xxxxxx xxx Land&

Improvements (incl. 10 2,037,000 1,647,338 2,316,627 2,316,627 Road Plan Improv.)

Machinery, Vehicles 10 677,899 571,473 397,000 397,000 & Equipment

Buildings 10 122,000 90,855 35,210 35,210

Improv. Other than 10 213,000 123,943 174,500 174,500 Land & BIdgs.

OPERATING xxxxxx XXX xxxxxx xxx TRANSFERS OUT xxxxxx xxxxxx

To Special Revenue 10 363,295 328,939 399,038 399,038 Fund: EMS 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 85

To Capital Projects Fund To Enterprise Fund - 10 1,651,503 1,188,186 1,654,293 1,654,293 Sewer To Health Maintenance Trust Fund

To Nonexpendable Trust Funds

To Agency Funds

SUBTOTAL 1 10 18,616,094 17,064,015 19,362,358 XXX 19,362,358 XXX

FIREFIGHTERS 73,078 73,078 CONTRACT

AMBULANCE 185,000 157,445 FROM EMS SRF

RED CROSS 2,150 2,150

MAIN STREET 12 15,000 15,000 15,000 PROGRAM 15,000 LAND ACQUISITION 13 300,000 300,000 (LIBRARY)

SUBTOTAL 2 xxxxxx xxxxxx 315,000 XXX 315,000 XXX BOND FOR LYNCHVILLE- 2,537,000 DAN IS WATER FIREFIGHTER/ EMT "SAFER" 72,274 72,274 GRANT FIRE APPARATUS 11 420,000 420,000 500,000 500,000 CRF

SUBTOTAL 3 xxxxxx xxxxxx 500,000 XXX XXX 86 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

2009 Budget of the Town of Goffstown MS-7

Est. Est. Actual Warr Revenue Revenue SOURCE OF REVENUE Revenue Art.# Prior Year for Ensuing Prior Year (from MS4) Fiscal Year TAXES xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx

Land Use Change Taxes

Resident Taxes

Timber Yield Taxes 10 5,953 5,180 6,000

Payment in Lieu of Taxes

Excavation Tax ($.02 cents per cu yd) 10 588 288 1,000

Other Taxes

Interest & Penalties on Deliquent Taxes 10 217,854 253,693 195,000 INVENTORY PENALTIES LICENSES, PERMITS & FEES xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx

Business Licenses & Permits 10 5,150 3,314 5,150

Motor Vehicle Permit Fees 10 2,430,727 2,421,637 2,526,900

Building Permits 10 39,550 40,524 40,000

Other Licenses, Permits & Fees 10 27,433 27,701 28,800

FROM FEDERAL GOV. (FEMA & other) 10 35,824 86,860 71,680 FROM STATE xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx

Shared Revenues 10 105,427 116,137 105,427

Meals & Rooms Tax Distribution 10 790,849 790,849 790,849

Highway Block Grant 10 358,509 357,280 358,509

Water Pollution Grant 10 47,011 47,011 44,976

Housing & Community Development

State & Federal Forest Land Reimbursement

Flood Control Reimbursement

Other (Including Railroad Tax) State 10 79,459 77,411 50,211 Grants FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 10 92,664 48,095

CHARGES FOR SERVICES xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx

Income from Departments 10 586,456 551,405 487,624

Other Charges 10 182,507 195,005 173,208

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx

Sale of Municipal Property 10 1,750 5,000

Interest on Investments 10 105,073 67,972 110,000

Other 10 264,835 324,470 270,730 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 87

INTERFUND OPERATING TRANSFERS xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx IN

Special Revenue Funds: EMS & Sewer 10 715,248 700,500 605,768

Capital Projects Fund

Enterprise Fund

Sewer - (Offset) 10 1,604,492 1,604,492 1,609,317

Water - (Offset)

Electric - (Offset)

Capital Reserve Fund 10& Trust & Agency Funds 33,816 27,981 344,810 13 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx

Proc. from Long Term Bonds & Notes 2,537,000

Amounts Voted from "Surplus" xxxxxxxx

"Surplus" Used in Prior Yr to Reduce 300,000 300,000 xxxxxxxx Taxes

TOTAL REVENUES 10,566,425 8,049,555 7,830,959

BUDGET BUDGET SUMMARY SELECTMAN COMM.

SUBTOTAL 1 Recommended 19,362,358 19,362,358

SUBTOTAL 2 "Individual" warrant articles 315,000 315,000 Unaudited

SUBTOTAL 3 Special warrant articles as defined revenues 500,000 by Law (prepared on * TOTAL Appropriations Recommended 20,177,358 19,677,358 1/21/09).

Less: Amount of Estimated Revenues (Exclusive of 7,830,959 7,830,959 Property Taxes)

Amount of Taxes To Be Raised 12,346,399 11,846,399

Maxable allowable increase to Budget Committee's recommended budget per RSA 32:18 is $1,905,030. (See supplemental schedule with 10% calculation) 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 2008 Tax Rate Calculation

Town Portion

Appropriations 21,920,596 Less: Revenues (10,566,425) Shared Revenues (111,651) Add: Overlay 64,761 Add: War Service Credits 455,925 Net Town Appropriation 11,763,206 Municipal Tax Rate 8.37

School Portion Net Local School Budget 24,923,257 Less: Adequate Education Grant (6,463,633) State Education Taxes (3,445,976) Net School Appropriation 15,013,648 Local Education Rate 10.69 State Education Taxes 3,445,976

State Education Rate 2.50

County Portion

Due to County 1,601,726 Less: Shared Revenues (15,195) Approved County Tax Effort 1,586,531 County Tax Rate 1.13

Total Tax Rate 22.69

Total Taxes Assessed 31,809,361 Less: War Service Credits (455,925) Total Property Tax Commitment 31.353.436

Proof of Rate Tax Net Valuation Tax Rate Assessment

State Education Tax 1,376,611,730 2.50 3,445,976 All Other Taxes 1,405,043,730 20.19 28,363,385 31.809.361 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 89 Tax Collector Report (MS-61) Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2008 DEBIT Levies of: 2008 2007 Uncollected Taxes at Beginning of Fiscal Year: Property Taxes $1,684,844 Land Use Change Tax $25,550 Yield Taxes

Taxes Committed This Year: Property Taxes $31,384,735 Land Use Change Tax $38,500 Yield Taxes $5,180 Excavation Tax $288

Overpayment: Property Taxes $30,923 $3,546

Interest and Cost Collected on Delinquent Tax: $21,236 $43,879

TOTAL DEBITS: $31,480,862 $1,757,819 CREDIT Remittance to Treasurer: 2008 2007 Property Taxes $29,914,960 $1,153,389 Land Use Change Tax $30,500 $25,550 Yield Taxes $4,759 Excavation Taxes $288 Interest & Costs $21,236 $43,879 Conversion to Lien $508,611

Abatements Made: Timber Taxes Property Taxes $6,651 $4,269 Deferrals $22,121

Uncollected Taxes End of Fiscal Year: Property Taxes $1,494,047 Land Use Change Tax $8,000 Yield Tax $421 TOTAL CREDITS: $31,480,862 $1,757,819 90 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Tax Collector Report (MS-61) SUMMARY of TAX LIENS Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2008 DEBIT Levies of: 2007 2006 2003-2005 Unredeemed Lien Balance At Beginning of Fiscal Year $287,609 $129,614

Liens Executed During Fiscal Year: $572,025

Interest & Costs Collected: $20,301 $39,661 $45,214 (After Lien Execution)

Refiinds of Liened Properties $5,157 $5,331 $10,059

TOTAL DEBITS: $597,483 $332,600 $184,887 CREDIT

Remittance to Treasurer 2007 2006 2003-2005

Redemptions: $351,087 $185,537 $127,724

Interest/Costs Collected: $20,301 $39,661 $45,214 (After Lien Execution)

Abatements of Unredeemed Taxes $4,735 $5,543 $10,584

Liens Deeded to Municipality:

Unredeemed Lien Balance $221,360 $101,859 $1,365 at End of Year

TOTAL CREDITS: $597,483 $332,600 $184,887

2008 PROPERTY TAX YEAR: APRIL 1, 2008 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2009 Once again, the Tax Office wishes to thank the taxpayers of Goffstown for all of your cooperation in 2008. We are looking forward to serving you in the coming year. Gail L. Lavallee, Tax Collector 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 91 General Fund Balance Sheet Unaudited for Year Ending 12/3 1/08 ASSETS AND OTHER DEBITS

Cash and cash equivalents $ 1 0,609,778 Investments 208,559 Taxes receivable 1,903,388 Accounts receivable 5,098 Overlay (183,117)

Due from other governments 3 1 7, 1 02 Due from others 223,485 Total Assets and Other Debts $ 13.084.293

LIABILITIES. EQUITY AND OTHER CREDITS Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 386,875 Due to School District 8,1 59,624 Other liabilities and accrued expenses 53,954 Total Liabilities $ 8,600,453 Equity and Other Credits: Fund Balances: Reserved for encumbrances $ 842,643 Unreserved - undesignated 3,641,197 Total Equity and Other Credits $ 4,483,840 Total Liabilities, Equity and Other Credits $ 13.084.293 EMS Special Revenue Fund Balance Sheet Unaudited for Year Ending 12/31/08 ASSETS AND OTHER DEBITS Assets: Cash $ 359,554 Total Assets $ 359.554

LIABILITIES, EQUITY AND OTHER CREDITS Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 161,322 Payroll Taxes 4,763 Due to General Fund at FYE 21,681 Total Liabilities $ 187,766 Fund Balances: Unreserved - undesignated $ 171,788 Total Fund Balance $ 171,788 Total Liabilities, Equity and Other Credits $ 359.554 1

92 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Treasury Report Unaudited for Year Ending December 31, 2008

Cash on Hand -January 1,2008 $11,468,281.86

Deposits, Transfers & Adjustments 38,701,864.47 TOTAL CASH 50,170,146.33

Disbursements, Transfers, & Adjustments 39,352,813.13

- ?i;i 0.81 7.333.20 Cash on Hand December 3 1 , 2008

Citizens Bank $10,608,774.1

MBIA 46,802.11

Bank of America 161,756.98

$10.817.333.20 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 93 Outstanding Debt Schedule

1990 GO Bond -Sewer 2001 Landfill Closure Bond Year Principal Interest Total Year Principal Interest Total 2009 105,000 17,719 122,719 2009 164,000 48,905 212,905 2010 105,000 10,631 115,631 2010 164,000 42,792 206,792 2011 105,000 3,544 108,544 2011 164,000 36,679 200,679 Total 315,000 31,894 346,894 2012 164,000 30,566 194,566 2013 164,000 24,452 188,452 1991 GO Bond - Sewer 2014 164,000 18,339 182,339 2009 25,000 2,363 27,363 2015 164,000 12,226 176,226 2010 25,000 788 25,788 2016 164,000 6,113 170,113 Total 50,000 3,150 53,150 Total 1,312,000 220,072 1,532,072

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Town Clerk' s Office During 2008, the Town Clerk's Office underwent personnel changes and office consolidation, received grant equipment, implemented new State Motor Vehicle registrations and coordinated five elections. On March 17*, Cathy Ball was sworn into office as the newly elected Town Clerk. Shortly afterw^ard, two existing part-time clerk's positions were combined into a full-time position to fill a recurring clerk vacancy. Veteran part-time clerk, Karen LeClerc, accepted the full time position and was appointed Deputy Town Clerk. Registration Clerk, Stephanie Ban^ett was recognized for her exemplary performance and promoted to

Clerk II. The Town Clerk's Office relocated from Room 210 back into the Registration Office, Room 201. The relocation of the Town Clerk allows for the consolidation of records, equipment and supplies. Most importantly, the Town Clerk is available in the front office, daily, to welcome newcomers to the community, assist co-workers with office tasks, perform vital records searches and produce Motor Vehicle registrations. In April, the Town Clerk's Office received two Fire King storage cabinets from a portion of the 2006 Vital Records Improvement Fund Grant Program. The grant made available up to $10,000 to each community for the conservation of vital records, for the improvement of facilities and the purchase of equipment that v^dll enhance the preservation of vital records. The 892 pound insulated storage cabinets have a (UL)

Class 350 one hour fire rating and meet the 30-foot drop/impact test. The grant paid the entire cost of $2,150 for each cabinet and $1,000 for delivery. The heavy weight of the cabinets affected the cost of delivery and the placement of the two cabinets. Locating each cabinet on the second floor, within the Town Clerk's Office, had to be reviewed and approved by an structural engineer. After several delivery attempts up the stairs, the cabinets were successfully placed in the Town Clerk's Office on separate load bearing walls. On September 9*, Goffstown began the issuance of the newly designed

NH Division of Motor Vehicle registration forms. This initiative is part of the Municipal Agent Automation Project to implement new laser printers with redesigned, modem registration certificates. The 8.5 by 3.75 inch black and white registrations replace the blue and white 5.5 by 5.5 inch registrations previously issued. Key benefits include certificates printed 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 95 with bar codes for accurate scanning by State and local law enforcement and inspection stations. Goffstown held five elections during 2008, with the largest voter turnouts for the Presidential Primary, January 8th, and the State General Election/Presidential Election, November 4^''. The Presidential Primary had 6923 ballots cast representing 56% of registered voters. The State General Election/Presidential Election had 9130 ballots cast representing 71% of registered voters. A record 943 absentee ballots were mailed out for the Presidential Election. On Tuesday, November 4^^, voters enjoyed favorable weather and a reasonable wait in voting lines at Goffstown High School and Bartlett Elementary School. Josh Skersey, an Eagle Scout candidate, organized a team of sixty volunteers throughout the day, to manage lines, help people with disabilities and assist anyone with logistical questions or directions. Extra poll workers were on hand to register new voters and expedite registered voters through the checklist and into a voting booth. I'd like to extend a heartfelt "thank-you" to everyone in the community that made the November 4* Election and my first months in office, as Town Clerk, a positive experience! Respectfully submitted, Cathy Ball, Town Clerk

2008 Town Clerk Transactions

Account Fee LncOxME Motor Vehicle Fees $2,429,041.32 Boat Fees S5,410.61 Vital Record Fees $4,379.00 Dog Licenses & Fees $8,276.00 License, Permit & Filing Fees $5,545.43 TOTAL S2.452,652.36 96 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Supervisors of Checklist 2008 was a very challenging and a very exciting year for us. Challenging because of the five elections we had to deal with beginning on January eighth with the Presidential Primary with nearly a thousand new registrations and a record turnout. February fifth brought a special election, followed by the Town election on March 11, the State Primary on September ninth, and, of course, the Presidential election on November fourth. Once again a record turnout (70%) and nearly a thousand new registrations on election day and hundreds in the weeks preceding the election. Having been so busy in '08, some chores had to be postponed. The Town election in March is the only one scheduled in 2009 which will give us the time to work on bringing the checklist up to date. All new registrants have been entered into the statewide system, along with all the name, address, and party changes that voters reported to us. We will be concentrating on deleting voters who have passed away or moved out of Goffstown and registered to vote in other towns around New Hampshire and around the country. The other project we want to accomplish is to make sure all of our files are in good order and up to date. We are truly looking forward to completing these tasks which are a major part of our responsibility.

Supervisors of the Checklist Suzanne Tremblay, Chair 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 97 Trustees of the Trust Funds

L-R: Earl Carrel, Kenneth Rose, and Calvin Pratt The difficult economic times in 2008 have affected the investments of our trust funds in 2008. This has been evident in the returns that we have seen on our portfoHo as well as the ability of our citizens to be able to contribute. Following are the contributions received in 2008: $50 from Ryanwood Village Condo Assoc, for Grasmere Town Hall Restoration Fund; $500 from Goffstown Heritage Commission, $500 from Knights of Columbus and $2,000 from an anonymous donor for Grasmere Statue Fund. None of the gifts that we receive should go unrecognized nor should the generosity of past benefactors to our Town. Their kindness has made our lives and those of future generations that much richer. The Trustees of the Trust Funds wish to thank all of our benefactors for their kindness and thoughtfiilness. We should also recognize the foresight and commitment of the taxpayers of the town. Previously approved warrant articles have allowed the school district to begin significant renovations to the Bartlett Elementary School. Additional allocations were set aside for that project in 2008, as well as a significant allocation for future acquisition of badly needed replacement of fire apparatus. During the year 2008 US Trust, now part of Bank of America Private Wealth Management continued to provide financial planning services, as Agents for the Trustees of the Trust Funds per an agreement dated April 30, 1992. These services cover the portion of the common investment funds under the custody of the Trustees. The Trustees believe that the agents at US Trust have positioned

our current investment portfolio so that it will continue to generate a positive yield for the present and into the future. These assets are managed as a common pool of assets, then allocated among the various funds. The various capital reserve funds are maintained in separate accounts and are managed with a primary objective to preserve capital and at the same time generate a reasonable retum.The Report of the Trustees of the Trust Funds, as represented on the following pages, details the various Trust Fund Accounts that were under the custody of the Trustees as of December 31, 2008. Kenneth Rose, Earl Carrel, Calvin Pratt 98 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

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12/31/2008 REPORT OF THE INVESTMENTS OF THE TOWN OF GOFFSTOWN. NH

No of Expended/ Realized Market Shares/ Beginning Add/ Income/ Proceeds Gains/ Balance Value Units Description Balance Delete Purchases From Sales Losses Year End Year End Principal Account Cash/Cash Equivients 47,992.74 1,989.30 2,260.90

25,000 Chemical Bk NY NY 6.125% 11/01/08 23.012.75 1,531.26 25,000.00 20,000 Fed. Home LnMlg. Corp. 5.75% 1/15/12 20.064.20 1,150.00 20,064.20 22,356.20 25,000 Fed. Home Ln Bks. 3.875% 2/12/2010 25,120.25 968.76 25,120.25 25,867.25 25,000 Fed Home Ln Bks 5.25% 6/11/2010 25,168.25 1,312.50 25,168.25 26,562.50 25,000 Fed Home Ln Bks 4.20% 3/19/2014 428.75 24.809.50 25,156.25 25.000 Fed Natl MIgAssn 5.125% 4/15/2011 25,087.50 1.281.25 25.087.50 27,039.00 25.000 Fed Natl MtgAssn 4.05% 3/30/2010 24,780.75 348.75 25,000.00 219.25 25.000 Fed Farm Credit Bks 4.25% 10/10/2008 24,775.50 1,062.50 25,000.00 224.50 25,000 Fed Farm Credit Bks 5.10% 9/18/2012 25,028.25 1,275.00 25,028.25 27,578.25 50,000 Fed Farm Credit Bks 4.5% 12/15/2015 50,367.00 1,806.25 50,367.00 55.265.50 25,000 Fed Farm Credit Bks 5.125% 8/25/2016 24,825.50 1,281.26 24,825.50 28,609.50 25.000 Fed Farm Credit Bks 4.875% 1/17/2017 25,792.95 (223.44) 25,792.95 28,172.00

25,000 Fed Home Ln IVIlg Corp 5.50% 2/22/2013 24,987.25 687.50 25.000 Fed Home Ln Mtg Corp 5.00% 7/15/2014 24,890.25 1,250.00 24.890.25 28,164.00 15,000 Proctor & Gamble 6.875% 9/15/09 14,846.70 1.031.25 14,846.70 15,597.30 25,000 U.S. TreasNts 4.125% 08/15/2008 24,887.70 515.62 25.000 U.S. TreasNts 4.0% 06/15/2009 25,209.96 1,515.63 25,209,96 25,423.75 25.000 U.S. Treas Nts 2.875% 6/30/2010 314.46 25,084.07 25,889.75 20.000 U.S. Treas Nts 5.00% 8/15/2011 20,280.46 1,000.00 20,280.46 22,267.20 25,000 U.S. Treas Nts 4.25% 08/15/2013 25,274.41 1,062.50 25,274.41 28.423.75 Total Fixed Income 378,239.68 126,053.52 19,599.80 125.000.00 2.556.05 381,849.25 412,372.20

180 Air Prods & Chems Inc 9,293.40 306.00 9,293,40 9,048.60

103 American IntI Group 6.329.35 4.840.17 (1.489.18)

2,159.779 Artio Intl Equity Fund 11 24,000.00 7,500.00 779.31 31,500.00 21,381.81 400 AT&T 9,692.00 640.00 9,692.00 11,400.00 200 Baker Hughes Inc Com 5.164.00 112.00 5.164.00 6,414.00

350 Baxter Intl 13,192.00 304.52 13.192.00 18,756.50

1.471.488 Blair, William Fds Intl Small Cap CI 1 14,000.00 5.000.00 1.33 170.25 19.000.00 9,814.82 220 BP Amoco PLC - Sponsored ADR 9.039.97 726.66 9.039.97 10,282.80 189 Citigroup 5,225.06 120.96 3.820.13 (1,404.93) 100 Colgate Palmolive Co. 5.897.00 156.00 5.897.00 6,854.00 3.345.230 Columbia Fds Select Large Cap Growth Fd 25,000.00 9,000.00 34.000.00 23,316.25 1.525.044 Columbia Fds Select Small Cap Fd 16,500.00 9.000.00 550.55 25,500.00 16,043.46 713.451 Columbia Fds Value & Restructuring 25,000.00 9,000.00 339.48 12.43 34,000.00 21.068.21 300 EMC 4.353.00 4.353.00 3.141.00 300 Ecolab Inc 5.221.50 156.00 5,221.50 10,545.00 250 Emerson Electric 7.938.44 307.50 7.938.44 9,152.50 225 Exxon Mobile 9,436.50 348.75 9.436.50 17,961.75 300 FPL Group 4,728.75 534.00 4,728.75 15,099.00 250 General Elec Co 8,717.50 310.00 8.717.50 4,050.00 100 IBM 3.261.56 190.00 3,261.56 8,416.00

150 Illinois Tool Works 1,503.75 172.50 1,503.75 5,257.50 683 Ishares EAFE Index Fd 34,468.18 4,911.47 2,493.27 39,379.65 30,639.38 Ishares Tr Cohen & Steers Realty Majors 213 Index Fund 20.436.29 989.81 20.436.29 9,410.34 150 Johnson & Johnson 8.164.50 269.25 8,164.50 8,974.50 150 Kimberly Clark 5.823.57 340.50 5.823.57 7.911.00 1,070.802 Lazard Emerging Markets Portfolio 15.000.00 529.81 796.65 22.500.00 11,650.33 225 Medtronics 10,047,69 28.13 10.985.53 937.84 521 Midcap Spdr 62,161.91 4.859.48 865.84 67,021.39 50,620.36 125 Morgan Stanley 5,431.39 101.25 1,807.79 (3,623.60) 200 Pepsico 5.557.34 320.00 5.557.34 10,954.00 2,005.191 Royce Opportunity Fund 21.500.00 130.14 682.97 26.500.00 11,229.07 300 Stryker 4,406.81 99.00 4.406.81 11,985.00 100 Suntrust Banks 7,924.50 231.00 4,083.82 (3,840.68) 200 Target Corp. 6.684.00 120.00 6.684.00 6,906.00 100 UPS 5,488.25 87.00 7,199.98 1,711.73 400 US Bankcorp Del 10,848.00 680.00 10.848.00 10.004.00 US West 11.09

225 Weight Watchers Intl Inc. 9.740.25 78.76 8.959.51 (780.74) 400 Wells Fargo 4.622.50 520.00 4,622.50 11,792.00 Total Equities 451.798 96 49,270.95 13.399.86 41.696.93 (6.276.71) 463,383.42 410.079.18

Total Principal Account 878.031.38 175.324.47 34,988.96 168.957.83 (3.720.66) 934,002.69 911.221.40

Income Account Cash/Cash Equivalents 9.106.28 827.59 396.72 25.612.70 25,612.70

725 Ishares Lehman Agg Bond 74,298.00 596.93 73.424.99 (873.01) 725 Ishares Lehman Treasury 75,229.00 791.63 77.670.20 2,441.20

25000 Fed Home Ln Mtg 3.55% 6/18/2010 25,361.75 717.40 25,361.75 25,847.75 25000 Fed Home Ln Bks 3.875% 8/22/08 25,157.75 470.92 25.000.00 (157.75) 25000 Fed Farm Cr Bks 4,30% 12/15/2014 25.212.75 860.00 25,212.75 27.328.25 25000 Fed Fanri Cr Bks 5.125% 8/25/2016 26,449.00 (46.27) 26,449.00 28.609.50 25000 Fed Natl Mtg Assn 4.30% 5/5/2008 25,068.75 203.06 25.000.00 (68.75) 25000 Tenn Val Auth 4.375% 8/15/2015 25.089.00 875.00 25,089.00 27,080.25 25000 U S Treas Nt 2.875% 1/31/2013 24,960.93 306.07 24.960.93 26.838.00

Total Income Account 158.633.28 177,299.93 5.602.33 201.491.91 1.341.69 152.686.13 161.316.45

Total Common Investments 1,036.664.66 352.624.40 40,591.29 370.449.74 (2.378.97) 1.086.688.82 1.072.537.85

Grasmere Tow/n Hall Restoration Cash/Cash Equivalents 2,889.74 50.00 168.01 15.84

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Total Grasmere Town Hall Restoration 9,219.09 50.00 168.01 4.856.01 (1.489.18) 7.940.38 7.940.38

Total all US Trust Accounts 1,045,883.75 352,674.40 40,759.30 375,305.75 (3,868.15) 1,094,629.20 1,080,478.23 102 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Support Services Report

The Office of Support Services oversees the General Assistance Program for the town and Special Projects. This office also coordinates the pubHcation of the annual town report, and served as the administrative government liaison to the Historic District and Conservation Commissions, and the Goffstown Community Access TV Committee. General Assistance: Municipalities throughout the state have a duty and obligation to lend financial assistance and support to any person(s) who are unable to support themselves. Eligibility is based on guidelines established, reviewed, and adjusted by the Selectmen on an annual basis. Assistance is granted through the use of vouchers.

It has been a very difficult year for many individuals and families in our community. Households have struggled with increasing utility and fuel costs, a decline in income or unemployment due to the slowing of our economy. This has translated to an increase in the number of applicants and recipients. We expect this trend to continue into the coming year and may worsen. The largest need for general assistance was granted in the category of housing. 2008 Financial Assistance Categories: Housing.... $30,138 Utilities. ...$3,774 Medical $3,071 Other $2,135 TOTAL $39,118 Recipient Assistance Statistical Data: 2006 2007 2008 • Applicant: 98 71 83 • Recipients: 32 32 35 Amt. Financial Assistance: $24,283 $31,849 $39,118

Goffstown is fortunate to have the following organizations which assist community residents in need: Salvation Army, Food Network, Vestree Shop, Harvest Christian Church Food Pantry, Clergy Association, Lions Club, and St. Matthew's Outreach Program. Their assistance helped stretch the limited dollars that are available through the town's general assistance program. Special Projects: In 2008 the Office of Support Services • Conducted a survey in the Lynchville/Danis Park areas of town to determine residents ability to financially support a water distribution system • Completed repairs and painting of the exterior wood surfaces of Town Hall and received reimbursement from the Mildred Stark Trust Fund • Assisted Friends of the Goffstown Rail Trail in securing two grants used to develop and complete several sections of the Goffstown Rail Trail System • Submitted two grant applications in anticipation of funding Grasmere Town Hall Renovation Projects The Support Services Office continues to work with dedicated committee members and volunteers to identify grant opportunities that will assist town committees in achieving their goals to improve the community. Respectfully submitted, Janice O'Connell, Finance Director 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 103 Budget Committee

L-R Seated: John Hikel, Chairman Dan Cloutier, Sec. Jo Ann Duffy, Ivan Beliveaii. Grasmere Village Rep. Bill Gordon. L-R Standing: Judy Roberge, School Board Rep.

Keith Allard, Cathie Simard, Chris ti Garrison, Selectmen Rep. Nicholas Campasano, David Pierce, Roxann Hunt, Stephen Fournier, Roger Richard, Bill Hart.

Budget committee members at-large are elected for a three year term and serve unpaid thus volunteering their time for the citizens of Goffstown. Much time and effort is needed to prepare budgets for both the town and school district. RSA 32 governs the way a budget is created and it is the budget committee's recommended budget that is the basis of discussion at both the Town and School deliberative sessions. The budget committee begins their budget process once the board of selectmen and/or the school board deliver their budget requests to the budget committee. For the past number of years the selectmen have invited budget committee members to meet with them to hear the department heads propose their budgets. The school board invited budget committee members this year to join them in hearing the presentation of the school district budget from the superintendent of schools. Being invited to attend and participate in these meetings has proven helpful by saving many of department head hours so they need not present and discuss their budget requests twice. Although the 2009 budget creation process was a bit more challenging this year, the public process helped keep the taxpayers of Goffstown informed as we made our way through presentations, deliberations, and the public hearing. Many thanks to the board of selectmen, town administration, department heads, school board, SAU staff, principals, and other town and school staff who provided necessary information to help the budget committee to do the work the people of Goffstown have elected them to do. The budget committee meets on a regular basis on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM in the Mildred Stark room in the basement of town hall. All our meetings are open to the public and comments are welcomed and normally heard towards the beginning of the meeting.

Daniel J. Cloutier, Chairman of Goffstown Budget Committee 104 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Cable Television Community Access Committee

L-R Seated: Barbara Doody; Rosemary Garretson, Chairman; Marie Boyle, PEG Outreach Coordinator; Carole Huxel. L-R Standing: Ivan Beaulieu; David Suitor, PEG Technician; Ryan Casey; Michael Przekaza; Don Gagnon; Dick Gagnon, PEG Coordinator. Absent: Neil Funcke, Government Rep.; Jeff Tate, School Board Rep.

Goffstown Community Public Television, GTV, has had another productive year. Our three part time employees remain committed to providing the best public, government and educational television possible to Goffstown residents. In doing so, they have installed a new server and bulletin board to assist them in their endeavors. The new bulletin board has greatly improved the appearance of all announcements. One of the behind the scenes improvements was the standardizing of the editing systems. This allows patrons to work on any of the systems available rather than being tied to the one on which they began their project. In conjunction with this effort, additional external hard drives were purchased for use by patrons for their individual projects, thereby freeing up space on the internal hard drives for other projects. Staff also worked hard on providing a new "green screen" and learning how to use it with a variety of backgrounds. Several studio tours were conducted this year as well as a course on being in front of the camera. Additional courses will be provided in the future. A viewer opinion survey was conducted, PSA's (public service announcements) were 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 105 completed for the Fire and Police Departments and many news articles appeared in the Goffstown News during the year. A major undertaking by the Goffstown Cable Television Community Access Committee this year was the formulation of a mission statement and goals and objectives for the coming years. The mission statement is: To provide Goffstown residents with an opportunity to access a quality communication medium. In 2009 GTV plans on being able to provide airing of all programs on the internet. Another plan for 2009 is to have multiple cameras in the Mildred Stark Room for airing and taping of the various meetings. This will provide different views within the room, such as presenters of plans before the Planning Board. This will, of course, require individuals to be trained on the use of the equipment and a roster of individuals available to do the camera work. As always, we encourage you to come in to the studio to learn how your TV studio operates. We are continually looking for volunteers to record and produce programs. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact GTV at 497-5707.

Respectfully submitted, Rosemary Garretson, Chair Information Technology Report

The IT Office provides technical support to all the Town Departments. Our two person staff handles computer hardware, software, database management and networks. This includes over 100 PCs, workstations, laptops, rugged laptops, tablets; over 15 servers; 50+ printers and fax machines; copiers and smart phones. We also update and maintain the Town web page

(www.GoffstownNH.gov ), email, and Internet connections. Another task is maintenance and support of the Town Geographic Information System (GIS). This year we integrated GIS into our Computer-aided mass appraisal system to support the Assessors efforts to complete an Update of Value for the Town by 2010. This year we added 2 rugged laptops and 2 rugged tablet PCs to the Fire command vehicles and ambulances. Software was added to allow patient data to be forwarded to hospitals while in transit and to allow Incident Commanders to have better live access to the status of firefighter's breathing apparatus. At the Department of Public Works we helped install a new program to track work orders, streamline inventory and infrastructure management and increase the automation of project tracking. We assisted the library with their transition to their new Polaris software system. In Town Hall we rewired the network and relocated the servers to improve network speed, reliability and safety. Town wide we continue to replace/upgrade a quarter of the computers each year.

Respectfiilly submitted. Neil Funcke 106 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Capital Improvement Program Committee

L-R Seated: Community-at-Large Reps Earl Carrel, Fred Plett, Chairman Tim Redmond; Recording Secretary. L-R Standing: Budget Committee Rep David Pierce, Selectmen Rep Scott Gross, Fred Cass, School Board Rep Hank Boyle

The role of the CIP Committee is an advisory one. The Committee accepts capital improvement requests from department heads, town utility commissions and the school board. All requests are evaluated to ensure Master Plan priorities are met and that the health, safety and welfare needs of the Town are considered and addressed. When considering requests, the Committee attempts to smooth the matrix over the next six years in an attempt to prevent unnecessarily large tax fluctuations. Last year the Committee recommended and the Plarming Board approved CIP appropriations of $6,294,506. $750,000 was removed by the Budget Committee and the Board of Selectmen. The voters approved CIP appropriations of$5,543,706. We began this year by comparing the new requests presented to last year's approved bottom line. The Committee noted that it was approximately $1 million to $1.3 million more than last year. We began our deliberations knowing that many purchases and projects needed to be moved out on the matrix. In the end we were not able to achieve that goal and moved around items we deemed lower priorities in the larger picture. This year was particularly difficult in that two town agencies, the Library and Fire Department, made large requests. The Committee decided to leave the land purchase portions in the 2009 requests.

They will be addressed later in this report. It should be noted, that but for these two requests, the overall figure recommended by the Committee would have been less than the amount recommended last year. Respectfully submitted, Tim Redmond, CIP Chairman 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 107 Community Development

Goffstown, in coordinating its land related planning, development and regulation activities, reports them as a single activity under the title of Community Development. These activities include the Planning Office, the Code Enforcement Office and the Building/Health Inspection Office. The citizen land use boards are listed separately, which includes the Economic Development Council, the Planning Board, Capital Improvement Program Committee, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Planning Office In 2004, plan proposal activity dropped toward the 1998-1999 level, and remained fairly level in 2005-2006. In 2008, the level of activity remained at that level. The table below shows the number of new subdivision, site plan and conceptual plan applications submitted for Planning Board review each year: Applications Reviewed by the Planning Board Type 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Subdivision 25 22 25 26 18 17 Site Plan 19 15 15 20 10 21 Conceptual 16 5 7 8 5 4 Total 60 42 47 54 33 42

In 2008, these 17 subdivisions created 31 new single-family house lots. The 21 site plans were for non-residential development and represent no new multifamily units. Reflecting the national housing market, however, new home construction has continued to drop from its high in 2003, though it may now be leveling out. It continues to appear that new single-family housing starts are not speculative, but only for homes that have actually been sold. Permitted Residential Dwelling Units 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

1 and 2-Family Units 95 64 59 38 20 20 Multi-Family Units 24 With this continuing lower level of home construction, Goffstown will have a temporary reprieve. In the long run, however, Goffstown will continue to face the challenges of growth, particularly of increased residential development, as well as additional pressures on our roadways, due to the development of our neighboring communities to the west and north. Additionally, residential development continues to become an ever-larger portion of Goffstown's total tax base. Since the 2003 revaluation, the proportion of nonresidential to residential tax base has continued to trend slightly downward.

The non-residential 2008 shift back up to 10.1% is misleading because in a down market, residential values will fall more than will non-residential values. 108 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

Total and Non-Residential Assessed Value (Millions) 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Total Assessed Value 1,190 1,218 1,236 1,251 1,262 1,419 Non-Residential 111 113 113 113 113 143 Assess Value Equalization Ratio 97.1% 85.7% 77.2% 76.5% 80.1% 96.0 Equal Total Assess 1,226 1,421 1,600 1,636 1,578 1478 Equal Non-Residential 115.0 131.9 145.7 147.5 141.5 148.9 Assess Non-Residential = 9.4% 9.3% 9.1% 9.0% 8.9% 10.1 Percentage of Total

In addition to plan reviews, the planning staff worked on a number of projects, which were before the Planning Board for adoption in early 2009. These include (1) an updating of the Board's Development Regulations, (2) an updating of the Capital Improvement Program process and handbook, and (3) an amendment to the Master Plan relative to an alternate circulation route parallel to

NH 1 14. Staff also drafts the Plaiming Board's proposed zoning amendments for Town Meeting consideration. 2008 also saw the Planning Staff continue its lead role in the Board of Selectmen's Rail Trail Steering Committee, composed of town staff and members of the Friends of Goffstown' s Rail Trail. In this capacity, rail trail improvements have begun as NH Trail Bureau grants have been sought and received. The Planner also served as Chairman for the Board of Selectmen's Village Planning Committee. This Committee was charged with reviewing the Master Plan and Corridor Study and to make recommendations on design elements for the Goffstown Village Area. The Planning office serves as staff to several boards and committees, including the Planning Board, Capital Improvements Program Committee, Economic Development Council and Technical Review Committee. All plaiming is coordinated with the Board of Selectmen and the Goffstown Main Street Program.

Building Inspection New residential construction was a reflection of the housing market in general. The town issued 20 permits for new homes and permits for new non residential construction. Town engineering costs are also reimbursed through fees, or for larger projects, an escrow account. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 109

Permit / Fee Source 2006 2007 2008 # Value # Value # Value

- New 1 and 2 Family 40 13,425 20 6,290 20 6,762 Units Condo/Multi-Family 25 6,958 Units Miscellaneous 751 34,718 608 21,112 550 19,037 Buildings Peraiits

New Commercial 12 6,218 1 2,080 Permits Miscellaneous 32 2,896 34 7,354 64 9,497 Commercial Pemiits

Child Care / Assembly 6 245 7 350 8 345 Inspections Health Inspection 14 16

Junkyard Inspection 1 25 1 25 Mobile Home 4 400 2 200 Inspection Sign Permits 18 480 12 430 18 500 ZBA Applications 48 6,488 48 7,902 25 4,875 Planning Board 35,910 - 26,988 - 46,628 Applications

Misc. Fees / Sales - 802 1,528 - 1,326 TOTALS $108,140 $72,379 $91,275

Permit / Fee Source 2006 2007 2008 # Value # Value School Impact Fees 47 134,137 28 95,886 14 50,924 Road Impact Fees 46 11,846 27 13,095 14 8,742 Recreational Impact 42 59,900 28 20,866 14 10,820 Fees Public Safety - - 3 2,928 Facilities Impact Fees Other Recreation Fees 2 2,000 TOTALS $207,883 $129,847 $73,414

Engineering Reimbursement 2006 2007 2008 Fees 2,550 Initial Escrow 5,500 TOTALS $8,050

Health Goffstown was fortunate in 2008 to not have flooding as in prior years, and did not, therefore, face any significant public health issues. 110 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Zoning Code Enforcement The Zoning Code Enforcement Officer enforces the provisions of the zoning ordinance, as well as specific approval conditions attached to action taken by the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA), Planning Board, and Historic District Commission. Investigations into possible zoning violations are largely complaint driven, although all violations observed are also investigated. Once notified of a violation, the majority of property owners take corrective action to bring their property into compliance. When compliance cannot be achieved, the Zoning Officer works with the Town Prosecutor to pursue legal action through District Court. The Zoning Officer serves as staff to the ZBA; assisting applicants, preparing the Board's monthly agenda, providing a review of NH Supreme Court decisions, and serving as a liaison between the public and the Board. The Zoning Officer reviews building permit applications to ensure zoning compliance, assists the Building Inspector/Health Officer, and performs such other duties as may be assigned.

In 2008 the Zoning Officer helped 1 3 applicants prepare appeals to the ZBA of the 27 appeals heard, issued violation notices resulting in 4 appeals, and provided administrative determinations that resulted in 2 appeals. The Zoning Officer assisted 2007 flood victims affected by new changes to the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act and the amended Wetland & Surface Conservation District, issued 39 commercial and special event sign permits, and worked with the Historic District Commission on a request for certificate of appropriateness within the District and a proposal to amend the Historic District Ordinance.

Impact Fees

Impact Fees are assessed when a building permit is issued and is collected when the Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Concurrently, projects expanding capacity are approved, thereby becoming qualifying projects for which impact fees might provide funding or future reimbursement. Impact fees may not be used for maintenance projects. The following tables indicate fees collected, qualifying projects and fees disbursed.

PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES IMPACT FEES [Initiated December 20, 2007] Impact Public Safety Facility Available $ Cost of Date and Fees and Capacity Expansion Funds Qualifying Amount Interest Project Qualifying for Use (Fees and Expansion Transferred Collected of Impact Fees Interest) Through: 12/31/07 $0 $0 12/31/08 $2,931.30 $0 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 111

RECREATION IMPACT FEES llnitiated February 13, 2003| Impact Recreation Capacity Available $ Cost of Date and Fees and Expansion Project Funds Qualifying Amount Interest Qualifying for Use of (Fees and Expansion Transferred Collected Impact Fees Interest) Through: 12/31/04 $2,000.79 $0 12/31/05 $22,708.77 $0 12/31/06 $60,692.79 $0 12/31/07 $83,310.54 $0 12/31/08 $94,965.03 $0

ROAD IMPACT FEES [Initiated March 13, 2001] Impact Road Capacity Expansion Available $ Cost of Date and Fees and Project Qualifying for Use Funds Qualifying Amount Interest of Impact Fees (Fees and Expansion Transferred Collected Interest) Through: 12/31/04 $26,842.84 $0 2005 Road Reclamation $17,430 9/1//05 Project $17,429.66 12/31/05 $9,413.18 $0 12/31/06 $24,571.07 $0 12/31/07 $38,467.12 $0 12/31/08 $47,604.99 $0

SCHOOL IMPACT FEES [Initiated March 13, 2001 Impact Fees School Capacity Available $ Cost of Date and and Interest Expansion Funds Qualifying Amount Collected Project Qualifying (Fees and Expansion Transferred Through: for Use of Impact Fees Interest) 12/31/01 $22,979.19 $0 12/31/02 $128,533.42 $0 12/31/03 $456,024.45 $0 12/31/04 $620,785.35 $0 Expand parking and $186,390 fields at High School Kindergarten: portion authorized by 2005 $436,769 school meeting vote to come from impact fees. 12/20/05 $623,159 112 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

12/31/05 $213,655.47 Kindergarten: portion authorized by 2005 $256,202 school meeting vote to come from new taxes. Kindergarten: portion authorized by 2005 $400,000 school meeting vote to come from unreserved fund balance. 12/31/06 $367,101.20 Kindergarten: additional $306,510 funding authorized by 2006 school meeting to come from impact fees. 12/31/07 $473,054.17

Bartlett School, Phase I: $216,000 authorized by 2007 school meeting vote to come from impact fees

Bartlett School, Phase I: $384,000 authorized by 2007 school meeting vote to come from reserve fund 5/6/08 $216,000 8/1/08 $160,000 12/31/08 $151,197.20

Respectively submitted, Stephen B. Griffin, AICP Planning and Economic Development Coordinator 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 113 Planning Board r,"

Seated L to R: Tim Redmond, Jo Ann Duffy, Chairman Lowell von Ruden, Planning and

Economic Development Coordinator Stephen Griffin, AICP. Standing L to R: Selectmen 's Rep John Caprio, Alan Yeaton, Alt. Collis Adams, Jim Raymond, Steven Dutton

While new development dropped significantly last year and continued to drop this year, Goffstown will continue to face the challenges of growth. Single- family residential development remains the dominant form of growth. At the same time, increasing suburbanization of our neighboring communities to the west and north, while also slower this year, continues to add commuting traffic through Goffstown, further straining our road capacity. That increased traffic volume, in turn, will attract new commercial development along major road corridors. The Planning Board plays three roles in addressing the Town's growth. Additionally, the Board met jointly with the Board of Selectmen and the other land-use boards to discuss common concerns and issues.

First, looking at the near time-frame and taking up most of its meeting time, the Board reviews applications for subdivision and site plan approval. The Board also updated its Development Regulations, specifically addressing among other concerns, residential wind turbine systems and workforce housing, responding to new State legislation. Second, the Board looks at long range planning issues to accommodate both the Town's growth and outside growth pressures. The Board continues its coordination within the region through the CTAP program, developed by NHDOT in response to the impact evaluation of widening 1-93. These efforts in 114 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

2008 have included amending the previously adopted Master Plan Update, supporting SNHPC's Regional Source Water Protection initiative, and serving on the Board of Selectmen's Village Master Plan Committee. The Board also saw the establishment of a State Scenic Byway, which included Goffstown. Zoning amendment proposals are another tool at the Board's disposal. Third, the Board looks to budgeting and other financial techniques to

implement its plans. For example, each year, the Capital Improvement Committee, a subcommittee of the planning board, prepares and the Board adopts a schedule of recommended capital improvements for the town.

The planning staff is available at the planning office to assist you with questions on land use and development. The Planning Board public hearings are typically held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, at 7:00 P.M., in the Town Hall. We welcome your attendance and participation. Respectively submitted, Lowell von Ruden, Chairman Economic Development Council Members: Chairman Al Desruisseaux, Vice Chairman Daniel F. Reidy, Richard Bruno, John Hikel, John E. Neville, William Wynne, Board of Selectmen Designee Scott Gross, Planning Board Chair Designee Alan Yeaton, Town Administrator Designee Stephen B.

Grijfin, AICP, Alt. Biyan King and Alt. Stephen Langley. Goffstown Economic Development Council continues its work to foster the commercial and industrial development of the community, and to retain and

strengthen its existing tax base. This year the council was pleased to see the ongoing construction of the Rite Aid facility in Pinardville, being both significant local re-investment and tax base, and positive economic positioning of a new business. In terms of other areas of the community, the Council has continued to be involved with recreational planning to promote economic activity and tourism.

This has included support for the rail trail, and beginning trail-head development for the White Dot Trail. The Council had also been supportive of the now designated John Stark Scenic Byway which extends through Goffstown. The Council continues, even in this economic climate, to follow up its earlier

business survey responses and its developer interest contacts, staying in contact with existing businesses and developers relative to their needs and expansion potential. In related activities, the Council has developed a FAQ page for the Town's website, and at the Council request, the Board of Selectmen has sought exemption from the Shoreland Protection Act within the urbanized area of the Village. The Council continues to participate in the Metro Center, recognizing our place within the larger economic marketplace. Respectfully submitted, Al Desruisseaux, Chairman 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 115 Conservation Commission

In 2008 the Goffstown Conservation Commission continued its mission of working to protect and preserve Goffstown's natural resources, including open space areas, surface waters and wetlands. We continue to conduct site walks for proposed development for the Planning Board and to make comment as to the suitability of the proposed plans for the land with respect to all natural resources, with surface waters and wetlands impacts and potential erosion issues as our main focus. In March of 2008 the voters of Goffstown approved revisions to the Town Wetlands Ordinances allowing for increased preservation of buffer areas, known as the Wetland Conservation District, around surface waters and wetlands.

The Commission's Open Space subcommittee has continued with its work to proactively protect important undeveloped lands consistent with the Goffstown Master Plan and the Goffstown Open Space Conservation Plan. The Open Space committee is composed of volunteers who can assist interested landowners who wish to protect their land from development. The Open Space committee helps in making formal assessments of land and natural resources, introduces conservation options to interested landowners, writes grant proposals to obtain funding for conservation projects and helps landowners establish a working relationship with conservation land trusts. The Open Space Committee works closely with our local land trusts: The Society For The Protection of New Hampshire Forests and the Piscataquog Land Conservancy.

In the past few years since the formation of the Open Space Committee, landowners in Goffstown have either made outright gifts of their land to the town or to a conservation organization. Other landowners have been assisted to preserve their land through conservation easements. Conservation Easements of private land delineate the terms and conditions of the easements and the permitted use of this land and are on file at the Town Clerk's office for inspection by any citizen. The complicated project to protect farmlands on

Shirley Hill was completed in the spring of 2008. The Committee is currently assisting other landowners to create conservation plans for their properties.

The Conservation Commission and Open Space Committee are here to assist you if you have any concerns or interests in land protection or preservation. Please contact Town Hall and they will direct you to one of our volunteers.

Respectfully submitted, Kimberly Peace, Chairman 116 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Zoning Board of Adjustment

L-R Seated: Vice Chair Kevin Reigstad, Chairman Catherine Whooten, and Clerk Gail Labrecqiie. L-R Standing: Zoning Code Enforcement Ojficer Derek Home, Denise Herman, Theresa Walton, and Leonard Stuart, Alternate.

The New Hampshire legislation provides that planning, zoning, and related regulations have been and should be the responsibility of municipal governments as stated in RSA 674:18, "The local legislative body may adopt a zoning ordinance under RSA 674:16 only after the planning board has adopted the mandatory sections of the master plan as described in RSA 674:2, I and II." The purposes of the zoning ordinance (RSA 674:17) are: (a) To lessen congestion in streets; (b) To secure safety from fires, panic and other dangers; (c) To promote health and the general welfare; (d) To provide adequate light and air; (e) To prevent the overcrowding of land; (f) To avoid undue concentration of population; (g) To facilitate the adequate provisions of transportation, solid waste facilities, water, sewerage, schools, parks, child day care; (h) To assure proper use of natural resources and other public requirements; (i) To encourage the preservation of agricultural lands and buildings; and (j) To encourage the installation and use of solar, wind or other renewable energy systems and protect access to energy sources by the regulation of orientation of streets, lots, and buildings. On March 14, 1961 the Goffstown Zoning Ordinance was adopted and the members to the Goffstown ZBA were appointed in accordance with NH RSA 673:3 to hear requests for variances, special exceptions, equitable waivers of dimensional requirements, and appeals from decisions made by the Code Enforcement Officer, the Planning Board, and the Historic District Commission as they relate to application of the Zoning Ordinance. On March 8, 2005 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 117

Goffstown voted to elect ZBA members beginning in 2006, with members serving an elected three-year tenn. In 2008, ZBA lost the service of members Denis Pinard, Wayne Richardson, Bill Wynne, and Tony Marts. The ZBA is thankful for their service. Dennis provided unique insight from years living and working in Pinardville, Wayne used his expertise as a building inspector, and Bill's experience on the Planning Board was a valuable resource to the board. Their experience will be greatly missed. After his long-outstanding service of 15 years with the ZBA, Tony Marts leaves the board where his experience as an attorney and historical knowledge of the board's actions were invaluable. During his tenure he acted as chairman for 6 years and as the vice-chairman for 5 years. We shall miss Tony's commitment to service, long-term perspective and understanding of the Goffstown' s Zoning Ordinance. Thank you very much, Tony.

Respectfully Submitted, Catherine Whooten, Chairman

Historic District Commission/ Heritage Commission

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L-R: Lionel Coidon, Chairman Elizabeth Dubnille, Elaine Emerton, Alice Rohr, Alt., Ruth Gage, Sel. Rep. Philip DAvanza, Maty Sullivan, Charles Can: Absent: Rodney Stark, Alt., William Wynne, Alt., Mildred Wheeler-Pratt, Alt., Libraiy Rep. Sandy Whipple.

In March 2008, Goffstown voters authorized the Goffstown Historic District Commission/Heritage Commission, in conjunction with the Board of Selectmen, access to the Grasmere Town Hall Capital Campaign Fund to further the renovation of the Grasmere Town Hall (GTH). Town voters had set aside these funds for that purpose in 2005. When complete, the GTH will serve as a public 118 2008 Goffstown Annual Report meeting place for up to 225 people at one of the town's most historic locations. The GTH is projected to open in a limited capacity (for groups of up to 50 people) in the Spring of 2009. The HDC also received two Certified Local Government grants from the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources in the summer of 2008. One grant will help fund restoration work on the GTH, and the other will help the HDC compile a comprehensive historical survey of the entire Grasmere area, which was the initial center of the town and the site of the earliest settlements. The HDC is in the final stages of designing historical markers for the town, with the first ones scheduled to go up in the Goffstown Main Street Village National Historic District in 2009. Much of this work has been funded by another grant from the NH Division of Historical Resources. On Old Home Day 2008, the HDC, with assistance from the Goffstown Congregational Church and the New Hampshire Humanities Council, brought Professor Jere R. Daniell from Dartmouth College to town to speak about the history of Old Home Day celebrations in Goffstown and in New Hampshire. Other HDC projects in 2008 included fundraising for the creation of a minuteman statue on the Grasmere Roundabout, involvement with the John Stark Scenic Byway Council and the town's 250th anniversary committee, and the promotion of historical house plaques, a reproduction of a 1772 map of the town, and our popular Goffstown t-shirts and hats. The commission continued to watch over its three historic districts—Carr Court, Parker Station, and Grasmere. There was one hearing held this past year regarding the renovation of a bam at 5 Carr Court, for which the HDC issued a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Respectfully submitted by, Elizabeth DubruUe, Chairman 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 1f9 Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission

The Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission has a wide range of services and resources available to help dues-paying members deal with a variety of municipal issues. Technical assistance is provided by a professional staff whose expertise is, when necessary, supplemented by consultants who are selected for their specialized skills or services. Each year, with the approval of appointed representatives, the Commission's staff designs and carries out programs of area-wide significance that are mandated under New Hampshire and federal laws or regulations, as well as local projects which would pertain more exclusively to your community.

Technical assistance is provided in a professional and timely manner by staff at the request of the Planning Board and/or Board of Selectmen. The Commission conducts planning studies and carries out projects that are of common interest and benefit to all member communities, keeps officials apprised of changes in planning and land use regulation, and in conjunction with the New Hampshire Municipal Association offers training workshops for Planning and Zoning Board members on an annual basis. Services that were performed for the Town of Goffstown during the past year are as follows:

1) Co-sponsored the Municipal Law Lecture Series, which was attended by Goffstown officials; 2) Conducted traffic counts at 37 locations in the Town of Goffstown and forwarded data to the Planning and Economic Development Coordinator; 3) Continued work with NHDOT in obtaining approval for the designation of the General John Stark Scenic and Cultural Byway; 4) Worked with Goffstown police and fire officials on the update of Goffstown Emergency Operations Plan; 5) Hosted a special Planning Board Training held on April 22, 2008 for new Planning Board members, focusing on planning board procedures, responsibilities, and planning law; 6) Co-sponsored, along with St. Anselm College, a public forum on Commuter Rail with former Governor Michael Dukakis as a presenter; 7) Worked with Goffstown Planning Board on the CTAP Build-out analysis; 8) Facilitated Brownfield's Advisory Committee meetings for the region held on February 12, 2008, April 23, 2008, June 18, 2008, and September 18, 2008; 9) Participated in regional economic development discussions with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce regarding Metro Center, which were attended by Goffstown officials; 10) Hosted Legislative Open House held on February 5, 2008 for Goffstown officials. 120 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

11) Completed presentation on Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act revisions to Board of Selectmen and Planning Board; 12) Assisted the Town in the development of a scope of services for the North Mast Road Traffic Study and assisted the Town in pursuing potential funding for this study; 13) Worked with the Town Planning Board on their CTAP Build-out Analysis; 14) Assisted the Town in the review of a traffic impact study for a proposed

development on NH Route 1 14A; 15) Sponsored two planning Forums: Recent Workforce Legislation held on October 8, 2008 and Community Energy initiatives held on November 6, 2009; 16) Sponsored two meetings with Town Administrators, Public Works Directors, and Road Agents to discuss the feasibility of purchasing cooperatives; 17) Facilitated Brownfield's Advisory Committee meetings held on February 12, 2008, April 23, 2008, June 18, 2008, and September 18, 2008, which were attended by Goffstown officials; 18) Coordinated topic discussion on Workforce Housing and Conservation; Porous Pavement and Concrete; Amendments to Shoreland Protection Act; Small Energy Systems; and Workforce Housing Legislation; and Innovated Land Use Planning Techniques for SNHPC Planners' Roundtable meetings, which were attended by Goffstown officials; 19) Sponsored region-wide Water Supply Task Force meetings held on March 7, 2008 and November 21, 2008 on the proposed Merrimack River Basin, which impacts Goffstown; 20) Sponsored and coordinated the Conservation Commission Institute meetings including topics on Sustainable and Integrated Landscaping and Innovated Landscaping Techniques held on February 21, 2008, Regional Conservation Commissions projects held on April 17, 2008, and Merrimack River Watershed Restoration Plan held on July 30, 2008, which were attended by Goffstown officials; and 21) Sponsored and coordinated the Natural Resources Advisory Committee including CTAP Open Space Planning Assessments held on October 29, 2008.

Goffstown 's Representatives to the Commission Henry C. Boyle

Barbara J. Griffin Jo Ann Duffy Anthony Marts, Alternate

Executive Committee Members

Barbara J. Griffin, Treasurer Jo Ann Duffy 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 121 Fire Department The Goffstown Fire Department stands ready at all times to serve the Town's residents, business owners and visitors. The Department provides fire protection, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous material mitigation, disaster response, community services (such as responding to calls about flooded basements and issuing bum permits), and fire prevention / public education and inspections. We are a Combination-type Fire Department made up of Full-time and paid On-Call Fire / EMS Personnel. In 2008, we had 16 fuU-dme members one full-time Secretary, and 62 On-Call and/or Part-time Members providing services 24-hours/day. Our community can be proud of the level of professionalism and dedication from their responders. Personnel The Department experienced one of its greatest membership increases with several Full-time Firefighter and Call and/or Part-time Firefighter hires. The Department filled 3 vacant full-time posidons along with hiring 2 positions from the SAFER Grant award. The 5 firefighter/EMTs were brought on-board in the beginning of July and completed an intensive training program to prepare them for the day-to-day demands of providing services for the Town. The newest full- time Firefighter/EMTs are: Matt Bechard, Joseph Curtain, Jeffrey Donaldson, Joshua Ledbetter, and Albert Monaco. The FD also conducted 2 Call Firefighter Recruit programs which yielded 14 additional Call Firefighters to our organization. The Department welcomes our newest members to our current group of highly trained personnel. Training In 2008, the members of the Goffstown Fire Department put forth an incredible amount of training hours in both Fire and Emergency Medical topics. Department members compiled more than 13,000 hours of training and education. The increase of training hours over previous years can be contributed to an influx of new full-time and call personnel. We are extremely fortunate to have dedicated personnel who are committed to completing many of the hours listed above on-duty and on their own fime. Some of this training was for advancement of skills and some for maintaining skills already proficient. These trainings take place at a variety of places whether here in Goffstown or at the National Fire Academy in Maryland. The Department takes pride in the

continual commitment of its members to provide the highest level of care and services to our community. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) The Goffstown Fire Department provides emergency medical services and transportation to the Town with its 2 equipped ambulances. The Fire Department provides levels of care ranging from EMT-Basic to Paramedic-level care. EMS in

Goffstown is provided by several staffing levels. Each Day 6am - 6 pm, the ambulances are staffed by our full-time personnel. Evenings/Nights (6 pm - 6 am) are staffed by a part-time EMS contingent. Our On-Call Firefighter / EMTs support the daytime and evening personnel as needed. It is our goal to make sure 122 2008 Goffstown Annual Report that our residents and visitors requiring emergency medical care receive the highest level of care possible in the shortest amount of time. The Department prides itself in making sure our ambulances are outfitted with some of the best life-saving equipment available. In 2008, the Fire Department ordered a new ambulance. The ambulance is slated to be delivered January-February 2009. The new ambulance will offer the latest advances in medical equipment and safety. The ambulance will have safety harnesses and seating for all responders with the patient in the back of the ambulance.

The New England Heart Institute generously donated a new cardiac monitor / defibrillator to the Fire Department. The new medical device has the latest technology for monitoring cardiac emergencies. This device has the capability to transmit monitor data through the existing on-board computer system to the emergency room. This will allow Fire Department EMTs to show the hospital staff what we are seeing on the cardiac monitor before the patient arrives at the hospital. If a patient is experiencing a heart attack, our goal is to reduce the amount of time it takes that person to receive life saving care once they arrive at the hospital.

Equipment / Apparatus In 2008, the Fire Department continued, as in years past, to focus on upgrading and replacing obsolete fire/rescue equipment. Department administration has developed a 30-year vehicle replacement plan that helps us prepare and budget for significant capital purchases. The Department has made significant measures to extend the lifespan of our aging apparatus. In 2008, we completed extensive body repairs to Tanker 5 in hopes to prolong the time before vehicle replacement becomes a necessity. Unfortunately, the extent of repairs sometimes becomes too extensive to make it possible to repair. This was the case for our Ladder 6. The ladder and fire pump problems, along with the significant need for body and motor repairs forced the Department to make the difficult decision to not to commit tremendous amount of funds to attempt to repair this unit. The decision to decommission this unit was made - leaving only one Ladder truck (Ladder 1) in town to respond to incidents. A Capital Reserve Fund was established in 2008 to help the Town fund the replacement of its aging fleet incrementally through annual contributions to this Fund. Fire Prevention 2008 was an extremely busy year for the Fire Prevention Division. Lt. Bill Connor, the FD's Fire Prevention Officer, reports that although regular building and construction activities were down this year, the division committed a significant amount of time to heating systems related inspections. Many residents explored and invested in alternative heat systems in response to the record high prices of oil, gas, and propane. During the summer and well into the fall, there was a significant increase of interest and activity in alternative fuels and heating systems in Town. Residents facing record high petroleum prices turned to alternative heating systems like coal, wood, and pellet stoves. The alternative heating systems require some advanced planning to assure the best possible level of safety for each user. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 123

Residents who choose to use these systems are reminded: o All new heating appliances must have a mechanical permit prior to installation & must be inspected by the Fire Department before use. o Chimneys & flues must be appropriate for the appliance in both size and configuration. In most cases the flues cannot be shared by different fuel types. o Before using a solid fuel appliance for the first time: o Have the chimney professionally cleaned and inspected. Many chimney sweeps now offer a service with a camera that allows for thorough visual inspection of the chimney's interior. o Read and follow aU of the manufacturer's instructions, misuse of a heating appliance can result in carbon monoxide poisoning, fires, explosions, injury to people, or death. o Have appropriate safety equipment on hand: fire extinguisher, working smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detection. o Check all vents after snow and ice fall, blocked vents can result in carbon monoxide problems. Regular fire prevention inspections and activities were suspended for a short time following the December Ice Storm to allow our inspector to focus on the immediate needs of the community. Annual Inspection Activity 2007 2008 Construction Related Inspections 680 634

Life Safety Inspections 118 180

Fire Prevention - Misc. 603 1,026

Peraiits 934 1,027

Total: 2,335 2,867 Response Activity 2008 was another busy year for the Fire Department. The Department responded to 1,997 calls for service. The year appeared to be an "average" year for responses until the Town was hit with daily severe thunderstorms in June- July. The storms caused several residential fires, some serious. In December, the Town experienced a crippling ice storm. This storm brought wide-spread tree and power line damage to all areas of Town. The FD responded to hundreds of requests for services - ranging from fires to flooded basements. Looking at the

Department's 5-Year Incident History, it shows that the overall number of incidents had slightly decreased since 2006; however a significant number of incidents in 2006 and 2007 were due flood responses. Nevertheless, we are experiencing an overall trend of increased activity as seen in our 5 -year analysis. More significant, the Department experienced a 65% increase of structure fires over 2007. Structure fires are more labor & resource-intensive than most incidents - maintaining the constant need for additional trained personnel and reliable equipment & apparatus. 124 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

5-Year FD / EMS Incident History

Grant Funding Whenever possible, the Fire Department will aggressively seek-out grant funds to improve our services with better equipment, apparatus and staffing. In 2008, the Fire Departm.ent received the Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant for 2 new full-time firefighters - totaling $210,850 over a 5 -year performance period. The fire department was awarded $38,000 from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant program for a new air filling station and compressor to service our air tanks firefighters wear into hazardous areas, a donation of a new cardiac monitor/defibrillator by the New England Heart Institute ($25,000 value). We also received a $5,500 communications device that would help with first responder interoperability in the event we needed assistance from other fire departments that operate from different radio systems. We have also applied for several other grants, including Department of Homeland Security Grants. These extremely competitive grants focus on areas such as Firefighter Safety, Fire Prevention, and Adequate Firefighter Staffing.

The following grants were applied for in 2008 and are still pending award: • Dept. of Homeland Security-Assistance to Firefighters Grants • NH Haz-Mat Emergency Planning Grant Summary In closing, our challenges are becoming more complex every year, but the citizens of Goffstown can feel assured that the members of the Goffstown Fire Department are responding to the Town's everyday demands while striving to be dynamic, flexible, and responsive to the needs of our community. I want to thank the residents of Goffstown, Board of Selectmen, Fire / Rescue Association, and Town Departments for their continued support of your Fire Department. Most of all, I commend the dedicated men and women of the Department; continuing to achieve our goals through valor, excellence, selflessness, and community pride.

Respectfully Submitted, Fire Chief Richard S. O'Brien, CFO 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 125

2008 Incident Break Down

Severe weather & natural disaster Fires 1% 5%

False calls 7% Good Intent Calls 4%

Rescue & EMS incidents 53%

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fire 6%

Fire Incident Breakdown

Dumpster Fires, 2 Outside Equipment Fire, 1

Building Fires, 27 Brush Fires, 22

Fires in Structure Other Vehicle Fires, 4 Than In a Building, 1

Rubbish Fire, 3

Fuel Burner/Boiler Malfunction or Fires, 12 Cooking Fires, 28

Chimney Fires, 4 126 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Report of Forest Fire Warden and State Forest Ranger

Your local Forest Fire Warden, the Goffstown Fire Department, and the State of New Hampshire Division of Forests & Lands work collaboratively to reduce the risk and frequency of wildland fires in New Hampshire. To help us assist you, please contact your local Forest Fire Warden or Fire Department to determine if a permit is required before doing ANY outside burning. Under State law (RSA 227-L:17) a fire permit is required for all outside burning unless the ground is completely covered with snow. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services also prohibits the open burning of household waste. Citizens are encouraged to contact the local fire department or DES at 1-800- 498-6868 or www.des.state.nh.us for more information. Safe open burning requires diligence and responsibility. Help us to protect New Hampshire's forest resources. For more information please contact the Division of Forests & Lands at (603) 271-2214, or online at www.nhdfl.org. Spring fire season lasted unusually long this past year, with very high fire danger stretching into the first week of June. Once again, the rains started to fall during the summer and the fire activity was fairly light for the remainder of the year. The acreage burned was less than that of 2007. The largest forest fire during the 2008 season burned approximately 54 acres on Rattlesnake Mountain in Rumney on White Mountain National Forest property. Another 39 acre fire occurred on Mount Major in Alton during the month of April. Our statewide system of 16 fire lookout towers is credited with keeping most fires small and saving several structures this season due to their quick and accurate spotting capabilities. Many homes in New Hampshire are located in the wildland urban interface, which is the area where homes and flammable wildland fuels intermix. Several of the fires during the 2008 season threatened structures, a constant reminder that forest fires bum more than just trees. Homeowners should take measures to prevent a wildland fire from spreading to their home. Precautions include keeping your roof and gutters clear of leaves and pine needles, and maintaining adequate green space around your home free of flammable materials. Additional information and homeowner recommendations are available at www.firewise.org. Please help Smokey Bear, your local fire department and the state's Forest Rangers by being fire wise and fire safe!

ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDLAND FIRE

Respectfully Submitted,

Richard S. O'Brien, Fire Warden - Town of Goffstown and the New Hampshire Division of Forests & Lands 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 127 2008 WILDLAND FIRE STATISTICS (All fires reported as of November 24, 2008) (figures do not include fires under the jurisdiction of the White Mountain National Forest) COUNTY STATISTICS County Acres # of Fires Belknap 43 82 Carroll 6 40 Cheshire 28 45 Coos 5 18 Grafton 12 52 Hillsborough 13 54 Merrimack 12 67 Rockingham 35 46 Strafford 9 20 Sullivan 12 31

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Police Department

The Goffstown Police Department is a 24-hour, 365 days per year law enforcement agency, whose primary purpose is to provide the initial response to most emergency situations. The department's personnel take great pride in being an internationally accredited law enforcement agency with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, hic.

Programs - The department continues with its community policing philosophy. It is the agency's desire to foster a cooperative effort between citizens, schools, businesses, town departments, and community groups in a concentrated effort to deter, reduce and detect crime before they occur.

The police department held its third open house this past year, which was very successful. Citizens were able to meet officers, tour the police station and view equipment and vehicles used by the department. There was a demonstration by the department's newest K-9 team , Officer Matt Barber and his dog Kjel.

Officer Barber and Kjel

Officer Pat Mullen is assigned, as the School Resource Officer at the

Goffstown High School. The DARE program is ongoing with middle school students. Officer Regan and Officer Mullen are certified DARE officers, and work closely with students and faculty. The Citizen Volunteer Program has now been part of our department for ten years. These trained volunteers work in conjunction with other members of the department in a wide variety of tasks. These volunteers assist in records, answering business telephones, and witness liaison in the District Court. In 2008, these volunteers donated nearly 100 hours towards the betterment of the community.

The department held a combined Halloween / Public Safety Day at Hannaford's Supermarket. On Halloween night, members of the department and volunteers distributed "glow necklaces" to provide additional safety to trick-or- 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 129 treaters. These ''glow necklaces" were provided through the generosity of local merchants and the Goffstown Police Association.

Personnel: April 2008, Chief Michael French retired after 34 years of service. Chief French was a dedicated employee of the town and an effective and respected leader of the Goffstown Police Department. His involvement and dedication to the community continues, through his work with Crispin's House and many community organizations. Chief Patrick Sullivan assumed command of the Police Department in April 2008. Chief Sullivan will strive to continue the professionalism of the agency and dedication to the community, which standards were established through his predecessors. Sergeant Robert Marcoux was promoted to Lieutenant and is the Support Services Commander, responsible for Communications, Records, fleet and equipment maintenance. Sergeant Moloney was reassigned from Patrol to Detective Sergeant.

Communications : The Communications Division provides emergency communications for the Goffstown Police, Fire and EMS. Additionally they provide regional contracted emergency dispatch services for the towns of New Boston and Weare, for their police, fire, and EMS. These contracted services are expected to generate approximately $62,000 in revenue for the town. Seven communication specialists staff this operations center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During 2008, there were over 23,570 calls for assistance communicated from this division to emergency responders, 129,943 telephone calls and over 300,000 radio transmissions.

Emergency Management : The police department is responsible for the

Emergency Management function for the Town of Goffstown. Our mission is to coordinate and prepare the Town's emergency readiness and response capabilities in the event of natural or man made disasters. During 2008, Emergency Management developed and updated the Town's Emergency Operations Plan. The emergency operations center received a new generator through a grant obtained from Homeland Security. This year the Town was again subjected to Mother Nature's wrath. In September we were affected by Hurricane Harmah. In December, the State of New Hampshire suffered from a severe ice storm. The Emergency Operations Center was opened early on the morning of December 12. With cooperation of many of the Town's departments, shelters were opened in a relatively short amount of time. There were initially over 400,000 people statewide without power. The citizens of Goffstown responded with assistance, cooperation and understanding. 130 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

Goffstown CERT trailer

Our Community Emergency Response Team is one of the finest in the state. There are now 55 specially trained volunteers who are able to assist town departments and the citizens of Goffstown in emergencies. During the ice storm in December the CERT Team opened and staffed a shelter, which was sanctioned by the Red Cross, but operated by CERT personnel for three days.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members of the

Goffstown Police Department. It is through their support, dedication and sacrifice that they provide the finest in professional law enforcement services. I would also like to thank the citizens of Goffstown for their support and cooperation, which makes Goffstown the community that it is. Respectfully submitted. Chief Patrick Sullivan

GOFFSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS CRIMES AGAINST PERSON Abuse/Neglect 17 Alcohol 87 Intoxication 64 Assaults (includes Safe School Acts) 196 Criminal Threats (includes Safe School Acts) 64 Domestic Violence 132 Domestic Violence Petitions 88 Harassment (includes noise complaints, disorderly conduct, fights, etc.) 307 Homicide Sex Offenses (includes sexual assaults, and sex offender registrations) 48 Juvenile Offenses (includes runaways, tobacco possession, truancy, etc.) 129 Drug Offenses 72 Safe School Act Drug Offenses 4 Robbery 3 TOTAL CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS 1,211 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 131 CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY Alarms 833 Animal Complaints 419 Arson 2 Burglary 143

Courtesy Calls (includes vehicle lockouts, 91 1 Call, fingerprinting, etc.) 1,106 Crime Prevention 729 Administration 396 Criminal Mischief 405 Disorderly Conduct 68 Fraud (includes bad checks, credit card fraud, counterfeiting) 92 Hazards (includes power outages, trees, & wires down, etc.) 246 Larceny 256 Suspicious Incidents 49 Mutual Aid 1,071 Operations 1,185 Property Lost/Found 204 Suspicious Persons 105 Suspicious Vehicles 133 TOTAL CRIMES AGISNT PROPERTY - OTHER 7,442

ARRESTS Total Adult Arrests 606 Total Juvenile Arrests 80 TOTAL ARRESTS 686

MOTOR VEHICLE ACTIVITY/OFFENSES iJWi 74 Speed 2,349 Drive after suspension/revocation 99

Summons / Warnings Issued 6,017 Motor Vehicle Activity (includes M/V Hazards, Disabled MV, 769 Abandoned MV, et.c Motor Vehicle Accidents 658 Accidents with injury 73

Accidents - fatalities 1 TOTAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACTIVITY 10,040

TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE 17,328 132 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Parks & Recreation Department

2008 was another busy year for the Parks & Recreation Department. Programs were added for youth and senior citizens and the swimming pool was upgraded at Roy Park. In our youth basketball program we added a Jr. Mens' Basketball league for 16-18 yr. old boys. Our basketball and lacrosse travel teams continue to flourish. We had Senior Citizen trips to Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods. This year was our 29* Annual Goffstown Gallop Road Race. We had great participation level at the event and look forward to the 30* Annual Gallop in June 2009. The Gallop is now one of the oldest continuing road races in the state of New Hampshire Thank you to the Parks & Recreation Commission for their continued dedication to the community and support for the department and staff. I would like to acknowledge Mike Guerrette and Anastasia Hurley for their fine work this past year. Special thanks to the Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator Sue Desruisseaux and Town Hall Staff for their cooperation and guidance. Also, I would like to extend my appreciation to several organizations for their support over the past year including: Mens 30 & over Basketball, Uncanoonuc Mountaineers, Tri-Town Soccer, Goffstown Jr. Baseball, Tae Kwon Do Karate Club, Boy Scouts Troop #99, Goffstown Youth Football, Goffstown Babe Ruth Baseball, GHS Baseball and Ann Beltz and the Congregational Church Dinner Committee for all of their efforts working with us and the community.

I would also like to extend my appreciation to the C.I. P. committee for their efforts in looking towards the future in Goffstown as well as the Budget Committee for their continued support.

I would also like to thank our summer staffs as well as our 200+ volunteer coaches in our programs. I would like to extend my appreciation to Bob Corson, Dave Turner, Matt Corson for coaching our travel basketball teams this season. Thank you to the Goffstown School Board for their support in the use of school facilities for the community. I want to thank Supt. Buckley and the principals at each school for their support as well as Athletic Director Steve Fountain for his cooperation. As always thank you to the people of Goffstown who continue to support this depaitment and participate in our programs. Finally, thank you to my family for their continued support and understanding. We continue to look forward to serving the people of Goffstown.

Respectfully submitted, David L. French, Director 2

2008 Goffstown Annual Report 133 PROGRAM AND PARTICIPATION LEVELS Program 2006 2007 2008 Activity period 94 94 98 Arts & Crafts 291 291 285

Womens Fitness 1 Awards Night 1,960 2,000 2,125 Ballet 205 200 135 Ballet Recital 415 435 395 Basketball, Boys 237 242 248 Basketball, Boys Travel 26 37 24 Basketball, Girls 65 66 52 Basketball, Instructional 36 20 28 Basketball, Mens 36 42 40 Basketball, Mens 30 & up 80 85 85 Basketball, Summer 20 15 12 Christmas in August 63 60 65 Clown Day 34 50 45 Concert in the Park 210 180 168 Lunch in the Park 80 50 30 Easter in July 182 182 196 Family Skating Night 104 218 245 Field Trips 210 210 210 Foul Shooting Contests 158 162 183 Goffstown Gallop 152 170 198 Great Pumpkin Hunt 225 225 225 Gymnastics 115 135 100 Halloween in July 70 90 70 Jazz Dancing 52 52 18 UNH Little Red Wagon 160 - Mystery Trip 25 30 35 Open Gym 90 85 90 Pickle Ball Tourney 35 36 50 Scavenger Hunts 45 45 50 Tie Dye T-shirt Day 80 80 65 Senior Citizen Day 110 110 115 Senior Citizen Trips 45 125 110 Soccer 40 38 45 Softball, Girls {Major} 124 128 110 Softball, Girls {Minor} 128 128 88 Softball, Girls {Instructional} 40 60 48 Softball, Summer 167 173 195 Aduh Softball League 48 48 30 Hershey Track & Field 18 22 35 Special Events, Summer 218 245 260 Yoga 40 40 40 134 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Program 2006 2007 2008 Swimming Lessons 248 338 250 Tennis Tournament 32 36 40 Tennis, youth 112 172 188 Track & Field 30 30 30 Adult, Volleyball 55 59 60 Lacrosse 85 100 120 Open Gym Recreation Center 70 56 75 Jr. Mens Basketball League - - 42 Total: 7,120 7,495 7,355

FACILITIES RECREATION CENTER: French Community Room is used by the following groups: Karate, Gymnastics, Ballet, Jazz dancing, tap dancing. Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, Summer programs. Special Events, Youth Sports Registration, G.Y.F.A, Library Ski & Skate Sale, Open Gym Commissioners Room is used by the following groups: Uncanoonuc

Mountaineers, Goffstown Jr. Baseball, Tri-Town Soccer, G. Y. F. A. SKATING AND PICNIC AREA BARNARD PARK: ROY PARK: John Brown Track & Field Tennis Courts (3) Tennis Courts (4) Softball/Baseball field Stark Memorial Pool Basketball Court Playground Area Playground Area Basketball court Roy Memorial Pool Outdoor Volleyball court LOUIS ST./ LAURIER ST. COMPLEX:

Softball/Baseball field, 2 soccer fields, 1 football field SKATEBOARD PARK: Located on Church St. CHURCH ST. PARK: Located on Church St. POOL ATTENDANCE: 2006 2007 2008 Barnard Pool 12,619 13,020 11,467 Roy Pool 6,958 6,949 5,115 Total: 19,577 19,966 16,582 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 135 Report of the Goffstown Public Library

2008 was a wild, wonderful year for the Goffstown Public Library! We competed with fifty other public libraries for big bucks, "played" softball for charity and some good PR, had our biggest summer reading program ever, and had fun doing it all. I meet library directors and their staffs all over the state and throughout New England. We have the best staff around who work extremely hard for the Goffstown community! Please be sure to thank them when they provide you with top notch service: Sharon Archambault, Catherine Conley, Kristen Devoid, Erika Hamel, Nancy Levesque, Marsha McKay, Patti Penick, Molly Poole, Amelia Raymond, Denise Schaaf, Barbara Schuler, Jessica Stevens, Sandy Whipple, and Christopher Willmott. Finlay Challenge: The Finlay Foundation challenged every museum, historical society and public library in the state to increase their membership between November 1, 2007 and October 31, 2008. As an incentive, the museum, historical society and library with the greatest percentage growth would receive $25,000 each. The initiative was designed to "energize the cultural workforce and spark new interest and ideas to raise awareness of these facilities." The Goffstown Public Library was honored on December 17, 2008 with a $25,000 check as the winner of the library component! We are thrilled that our year of hard work resulted in a 45.5% growth of our active members as well as money to serve our community. The library staff is busy prioritizing the "wish list"; keep tuned in to what changes and additions are in store! 50**" Summer Reading Program: Summer 2008 was our fiftieth consecutive summer reading program! Over time our annual summer event has grown to the point we are unable to host many events within our own building. When necessary, programs are either held outside or at various locations in the village. While we have lost program attendance during other seasons of the year (by 21%) our summer programming attendance continues to grow annually: 2005 977 2006 2,221 2007 2,841 2008 3,024 In 2008 we added special programs and events for teens and adults as well and the attendance number includes 303 adults and 145 teenagers. Our 2009 summer reading theme is "Summertime, and the Reading is Easy." Plan to join us as we tie programming to our building's 100* birthday and a community theatre project. Strategic Planning: All year the Board of Library Trustees, library staff, and consultant Cheryl Bryan have worked hard to complete a long-range plan and building program. This work is essential for the fiiture expansion of our library and the service we provide to a growing community. While we didn't 136 2008 Goffstown Annual Report finish by the end of 2008 as anticipated, everything is coming together nicely and we will have a completed product in a few months. Once it is complete we will make the plan available through our web site at www.goffstown.lib.nli.us and in limited print copies that can be picked up at the library. Please continue to email me with questions at [email protected] or call me at 497-2102. GMILCS, Inc.: The Goffstown Public Library is a member of a twelve library, multitype library consortium that is also a nonprofit corporation.

Pronounced "gee-milks," it is the only one of its kind in NH and has been in existence for more than twenty years. In August the consortium changed library systems and went through the sometimes frustrating process of moving all patron and item records in a major migration. Overall, the process went smoothly with only printing problems putting a real wrench in the works. The new system offers many features a consortium of our size needs to serve a population of approximately 280,000 NH residents. These include more patron functionality through online accounts, a more forward "thinking" online catalog with relevancy ranking, an optional reader check out history, persistent URL's, RSS feeds, saved searches and much more.

Our Annual Statistics: It is no secret our 2008 economy has been soft and we are all cutting back, even in town government. It is also a fact that library usage increases during times of a poor economy and many of our annual numbers support that fact: Door Count 14.15% Circulation 15.42% Reference Questions -3.31 % Museum Passes 42.21% Teen Programs 483.33% Teen Attendance 90% Network Use 22.11% Research Databases 30% Webpage Use 74.4% Downloadable Audio 120.75% These numbers are only a snapshot of the service we provide; please let me know if you would like to see the fiill numbers for 2008 with explanations. The Friends of the Goffstown Public Library worked hard this year to raise funds for the Museum Pass Program and so much more. Their generous support helps supplement our budget in wonderful ways; please thank them at the annual book sale and pie auction. The Board of Library Trustees spent many hours on

library business this year and I applaud them for their dedication and assistance: Lisa lodice, Richard Chamberlin, Hank Boyle, Ruth Anne Biron, Sue Plante, Jennifer Foley, Mike Pelletier, Mike Lawler, Judy Pancoast and Sara Santoro. Thank you!

Respectfully submitted, Dianne Hathaway, Library Director 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 137 Goffstown Public Library Trustees* Financial Report

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

*This report does not include Library Expenses paid through the Town's General Fund Operating Budget.

Revenues Expenses Fines $5,099.47 Books/Subscription $2,216.06 Interest 10,028.52 Other Expenses:

Dividends 776.59 Program & Materials. 7,949.52 Other Revenue: Children's Room 12,391.55 Grants 635.60 Finlay Challenge 2,323.90 Gifts/Donations 7,603.95 Consultant for Library Improvement Fund 5,835.00 Strategic Plan 15,000.00 Miscellaneous** 2,396.00 Miscellaneous 558.35 Total Revenues: $32,375.61 Total Expenses: $40,439.38 Net (8,063.77) **Miscellaneous: fees collected for library cards and lost books

Library Trustees Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2008 Account 80 - Library Trustee Fund Balance Assets 10100 Cash-Checking $ 1,501.82 10110 Cash-Unrestricted Savings 83,178.43 10140 Cash-Restricted 774.57 10170 Cash-Investments CDs#2, #3 & #4 96,829.35

10180 Cash-Investments CD# I 231,445.98 Total Assets $ 413,730.15 $ 413.730.15 Liabilities 20100 Accounts Payable $ .00 Restricted Funds 774.57 Equitv

28 1 60 Fund Balance-Undesignated -412,955.58 Total Liabilities & Equity $ -413,730.15 -413.730.15 138 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Department of Public Works

Another busy year is in the books for DPW. We almost made it through the year with no major disasters until the flooding in September and then of course the ice storm in December. The Department would like to thank the many residents that assisted with tree and brush removal. Within a few days we had the roads at least reopened so that we could plow when the next snow fall came.

It was a very difficult year for us. Last winter we had record snow falls and this summer the rising fuel costs led to staggering construction costs. Despite the rising costs we managed to get Mountain Road and Merrill Road reclaimed as well as getting the dirt portion of Snook Road paved. We also completed quite a few shim and paving jobs so hopefully it will make for a much easier pothole season this year. I would like to give a quick explanation of the difference between a shim and an overlay. A shim is a "bandaid" applied to a really bad road that is awaiting a total reclamation. It is not anticipated to last very long because the original problems in the road have not been corrected. It is merely done to improve ride and cut down on maintenance needs. An overlay is the application of a new wear course of pavement. I associate it to painting your house. It helps to extend the investment that we have made with reclamation. We are often asked why we paved a perfectly good road. It is a lot more cost effective to overlay a road before it deteriorates too badly. We provided shims on Elm Street, St. Anselm Drive, North Mast, Church Street and much of the Lynchville Park neighborhood. As far as overlays, we did Lindsey Way, Monarch Ave, Sage Court, Smith Road, Ben Circle, Reed, Cottage and Mill Street, Sharon Street, Rainbow Drive, Katherine St, Marion St and McElroy St. We also put the final wearcourse on Summit Road, Walnut Hill Road, Kidder Court and Floss Lane. Though we did not have any retirements in 2008 we did say goodbye to Tom Fatcheric our Environmental Projects Manager. Tom was a critical component of our management team for the past 6 years. It was Tom's leadership that brought us single stream recycling and Goffstown 's unique Household Hazardous Waste Program. We wish Tom the best in his new endeavor.

Respectfully Submitted, Carl Quiram 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 139 Solid Waste Coimiviission

Seated Left to Right: Tammy Gross, Chairman Fred Plett, Richard Schaffner, Jr.

Standing Left to Right: Public Works Director Carl Qiiiram, Don Tiittle, David Packard, Selectman John Caprio.

This year we instituted a new Web Site, www.goffstownrecycles.org. I would like to particularly thank former member Wayne Perreault and current member Tammy Gross for their work in making this a reality. The Solid Waste Ordinance was updated and sent to the Selectmen for public hearing and adoption. The ordinance now clearly stipulates that the DPW may suspend trash and/or recycling pickups for those residents who are egregiously violating the ordinance, and makes it the responsibility of every resident to clean up any spillage from their trash and recycling totes. We have been in the first year of a 3 year contract with Integrated Paper Recyclers in Wobum, MA for pick-up of the single stream recycle material from the Transfer Station. We are assured that 100% of the materials are recycled. We have received moneys for all of the recycled material based on the published price of #6 newsprint for New England. Due to the recent collapse in commodity prices, this revenue stream is expected to dry up for a while. The good news is that the recyclables, at worst, cost the town nothing compared to a nearly $70 per ton disposal fee for trash. The more you recycle, the more you save the town, and therefore, yourselves as taxpayers. We are also actively investigating other opportunities to replace the IPR contract upon its expiration. We will be working closely with the Selectmen for necessary public hearings to provide the information upon which good decisions can be made. Respectfully Submitted, Fred Plett, Chairman 140 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Cemetery Trustees Report

L-R: Linda Reynolds-Naughton, Joan Konieczny, Jean Walker. This year was an extremely busy and productive year for the Goffstown Cemetery Trustees with several important issues on the table. After several consultations with the Attorney General's Office and the NH Cemetery Association, the Trustees voted to replace the current cemetery deed with the issuance of a right-to-inter, a legal document that spells out exactly what the purchaser is receiving. The Board of Selectmen approved and signed the document to avoid further misunderstanding that one has purchased a parcel of land, when they are paying for the privilege of interment only. The title to the underlying property remains with the town. It will also make it easier for Trustees to enforce bylaws set forth for the care of public cemeteries in accordance with state statutes. Burials at all three Goffstown cemeteries increased during 2008 by close to 40% over the previous year with a total of 40 interments, the majority being at Westlawn where 27 burials took place. There appears to be a major shift toward cremations which made up 67% of the total interments at all three cemeteries. After several meetings and discussions the Trustees voted to discontinue all winter burials at Westlawn Cemetery. The decision was based on the potential damage to nearby monuments and trees when the ground is frozen, the availability of manpower, extra cost to the town for labor and equipment, and input from the Director of Public Works. Families may continue to visit loved ones as the main road into the cemetery will be plowed as usual. The Trustees met with the Board of Selectmen regarding the Westlawn Extension proposal. After reviewing the number of plots presently available, the average number of plots being sold per year, and the plausible time frame required to complete such a development, the Board of Selectmen agreed that architectural planning, to include replacement of the 112 year old crypt, was necessitated. The Trustees hope that appropriate steps can be taken in a timely manner that would allow the new section to be phased in over a period of five

years. It should be noted that both parcels of land originally deeded to the town were to be used for Westlawn Cemetery only. Families are reminded that updated bylaws are posted at the cemeteries and available at the town hall. Goffstown Cemetery Trustees 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 141 Sewer Commission

L-R: Commissioner Stephen Crean, Chairman James Bouchard, Administrative Assistant Ellen Noyes, Commissioner Catherine Whooten, Sel. Representative Vivian Blondeau

The Goffstown Wastewater Facilities Plan Update, contracted to Hoyle Tanner & Assoc. Inc., is nearly finalized. Development of the Plan Update has been undertaken in close coordination with the Town's Planning Department, Economic Development and the Manchester Department of Environmental Protection, Wastewater Treatment Facility. The Plan Update represents a very comprehensive look at the Commission's needs in response to ever-tightening environmental legislation, community economic growth and long-term maintenance, and capacity expansion requirements.

The Commission, through contract with Hoyle Tanner & Assoc. Inc., has undertaken a complete redraft of the Sewer Use Ordinances. The ordinances are now within final review by the NH Department of Environmental Services and the Commission intends to hold a public hearing in early 2009 for acceptance of the Ordinances.

The annual meeting with the City of Manchester WWTF administration focused on Goffstown 's role in meeting permit contaminant levels requirements for the Manchester WWTF. Manchester WWTF is renewing their discharge permit, and now, under current EPA regulations, stakeholder towns, including Goffstown, are held liable to contaminant levels. Discussion continues relative to ongoing MWWTF plant upgrades that will maximize the current facility's capacity and provide for future capacity expansion. When the programming of these upgrades is complete, stakeholder costs will be significant.

Future capital investment planning projects under consideration by the Commission include replacement of the existing sewer line on Mast Road from the Manchester town line toward Dunkin Donuts. This line is very antiquated and at capacity. The Commission intends to replace the line within the next few years when the DPW undertakes upgrades to the corridor. 142 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

Finally, the Sewer Commission bid adieu to our long-time compatriot and administrative assistant, Marilyn Hozeny. Marilyn retired early this past summer but remained loyal to the Commission, staying on part-time during the search for her replacement. A surprise retirement party was held for our long-time friend and was well attended by past commissioners, town employees, elected officials and friends. The Commissioners thank Marilyn for her many years of dedication. The Commission's new Administrative Assistant, Ellen Noyes, was hired in September. We welcome her and invite the users to stop by and welcome her.

Respectfully Submitted, James A. Bouchard, Chairman Stephen R. Crean Catherine Whooten

Sewer Commission Budget

Revenue

2008 BUDGET 2008 ACTUALS 2009 BUDGET

(unaudited) SEWER ADMINISTRATION

Interest & Penalties 17,236.00 10,000

Intergovernmental 47,011 47,011.00 44,976

Interest on Investments 15,000 16,236.68 15,000

Miscellaneous Revenue 0.00

Budgetary Use of Retained Earnings 101,318 0.00 93,800

Subtotal: 163,329 80,483.68 163,776 Sewer Operations

Sewer Use Charges 1,396,400.00 1,397,400.00 1,400,000

Special Assessment RVP 5,453.00 5,452.80 5,453

Special Assessment MCP 20,853.00 20,221.44 20,220

Accessibility Revenue 50,000.00 37,500.00 50,000

Special Assessment KNOL 14,968.00 17,028.29 14,344

Miscellaneous Revenue 500.00 1,074.02 500

Subtotal: 1,488,174.00 1,478,676.55 1,490,517

TOTAL: 1,651,503.00 1,559,160.23 1,654,293 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 743

Ex penditures

ADMINISTRATION 2008 BUDGET 2008 ACTUALS 2009 BUDGET (unaudited)

SALARIES/BENEFITS 53,393.00 71,232.53 60,455.00 EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT 100.00 80.00 100.00 AUDIT 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 LEGAL EXPENSE 10,000.00 3,407.60 10,000.00

CONTRACTED SVCS (ADMIN) 7,383.00 7,011.50 7,598.00 INSURANCE 7,848.00 1,922.03 7,840.00 POSTAGE 4,543.00 4,529.51 5,084.00

SUPPLIES 1,340.00 1,514.30 1,340.00 COMPUTER 3,600.00 2,100.00 3,700.00 TELECOMMUNICATION 600.00 600.00 600.00 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 1,000.00 75.00 0.00 INTEREST 75,427.00 75,427.00 60,933.00 PRINCIPAL 260,000.00 260,000.00 260,000.00 SUB TOTAL 429,734.00 432,399.47 422,150.00 SEWER OPERATIONS CONTRACT SVCS (DPW) 56,000.00 50,578.51 60,000.00 SEWER PROJECT 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 TRUCK EQUIPMENT/REPAIR 4,000.00 3,191.09 4,000.00 PERSONNEL EQUIP 3,000.00 6,635.33 3,000.00 MNTNCE/SUPPLY 228,000.00 106,119.01 241,000.00 MNTNCE/LABOR (VAC) 17,000.00 14,828.60 17,000.00 SEWER OPERATION (O&M CHRG) 815,133.00 542,852.17 827,747.00 SUB TOTAL 1,128,133.00 724,204.71 1,157,747.00 SEWERAGE/PUMP STATION CONTRACTED SERVICES 5,000.00 2,315.00 6,200.00

SUPPLIES 8,900.00 4,056.52 8,900.00 ELECTRICITY 20,000.00 17,010.21 20,867.00 PROPANE GAS 3,140.00 2,296.31 4,778.00 WATER 700.00 656.52 900.00 TELEPHONE ALARM SYS 3,000.00 2,442.30 3,000.00 SOLID WASTE REMOVAL 1.00 2,000.00 1.00 CHEMICALS 750.00 282.41 750.00 DIESEL FUEL 4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 PUMP REPAIRS 25,000.00 522.19 25,000.00 SUBTOTAL 70,491.00 31,581.46 74,396.00 TOTAL 1,628,358.00 1,188,185.64 1,654,293.00 144 2008 Goffstown Annual Report GoFFSTOWN Village Precinct COMMISSIONERS' ANNUAL REPORT

The year started with a review of water requirements for several projects including Viking Orchards on Worthley Hill Road, Miller Landing on Elm Street and new piping on Merrill Road.

Our water quality and pressure require continuing attention as seasons change. Summer water comes mostly from the wells on North Mast Street next to the river behind our office. Summer supply depends on the two reservoirs on Mountain Road. Both of these facilities have electricity generators in case of emergency. The half million gallon tank on High Street helps to balance supply, and could be invaluable in case of a major fire. The fire hydrants are flushed regularly to help keep the mains clear.

Service water line breaks have happened on a few occasions and these have all been repaired.

This work involves chlorinating the new components with a noticeable taste right after the work.

Our upgrades of water mains are often coordinated with street upgrades where needed. A large item in our annual budget covers replacement of undersize, old or broken lines. Separation of water service equipment serving two homes on High Street was considered but rejected by the Board as impractical.

We are pleased to report that the Village water system with about 1000 subscribers enjoys safe drinking water that meets or exceeds federal and state requirements. Monthly water samples are sent to Concord for bacteria testing. One of our satellite water systems will soon be expanded to accommodate some new construction, and our other recently acquired separate system is being monitored to cope with high levels of iron and manganese from their wells. Restriction of water usage is under consideration to aide in improving water quality. Other work to correct this condition will start soon.

Equipment improvements continue including a new fully equipped service van, computer components, tools and safety items. A coordinated forestry cut has been completed removing growth near maturity permitting new trees to grow. A contract was issued for the water main project on Elm Street and the work was completed on schedule.

The Board of Commissioners meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Precinct Office, 183 No. Mast Street.

Respectfully Submitted,

Allen D. Gamans, Chairman 2 1

2008 Goffstown Annual Report 145 WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING MARCH 16, 2009

To the inhabitants of the Goffstown Village Precinct quahfied to vote on Precinct affairs. You are hereby notified to meet at the Goffstown Village Precinct Office in said Goffstown, in said Precinct, on Monday, March 16, 2009, at 7:00 in the evening to act upon the following articles:

ARTICLE I To choose all necessary officers for the ensuing year, including a Moderator and Clerk.

ARTICLE II To elect one (1) member to the Board of Commissioners for a term of five (5) years.

ARTICLE III To see if the Precinct will vote to accept the 2009 Budget as proposed by the Board of Commissioners and approved by the Budget Committee to appropriate the sum of Six Hundred and Forty-Four Thousand, Five Hundred Twenty Dollars ($644,520.00) for the ensuing year..

ARTICLE IV To hear the reports of the various officers of the Precinct and to pass any vote relative thereto.

ARTICLE V To transact any other business that my lawfully come before the meeting.

Given under our hand and seal this 13*'^ day of January, 2009.

Allen D. Gamans, 2010 Henry C. Boyle, 2013 Raymond Taber, 201

Richard Fletcher, 2009 Richard Coughlin, 20 1 146 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

EXPENDITURES: 2008 Budget 2008 YTD* 2009 Budget Unaudited Executive 122,000 121,156 128,500

salaries 122,000 121,156 122,000

Fin. Administration 5,670 4,394 8,070 audit 2,000 2,200 2,400

bus. Supplies 2,200 1,865 2,200

office equipment 1,000 130 3,000 personnel supplies 400 128 400 safe dep. Box 70 70 70 Personnel Adm 68,135 68,241 62,580

fica 9,400 9,267 9,835

health ins 52,500 50,698 46,715

w/c ins 3,400 2,237 3,000

retir. Fund 2,800 5,999 3,000

unemp. Ins. 35 40 30 Building Maint. 3,000 1,565 3,000

office building 1,000 637 1,000

filtration plant 1,000 393 1,000 wells tank 1,000 535 1,000

General Ins. 3,400 3,705 3,805

liability/prop 3,200 3,605 3,605 bond 200 100 200 Legal 1,500 1,500 Adv/Reg. Assoc. 3,500 3,972 3,750 advertising 500 202 500 assn fees 500 795 500 license fees 2,000 2,525 2,000 meeting exp 500 450 750 Other Gen Govt. 17,500 20,799 18,200 vehicle exp 3,500 8,490 4,000

office heat/elec 3,500 3,858 4,000 telephone/internet 5,100 4,767 4,800 postage 3,200 2,959 3,200 comp support 700 725 700 forestry engineering 1,500 1,500 Water Services 34,700 32,923 34,700 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 147

contract labor 6,000 5,751 6,000 hydrant repairs 3,000 205 3,000 dam repairs 500 6,712 500 service repairs 5,000 10,804 5,000 main repairs 14,700 6,873 14,700 meter repairs 200 200 pump repairs 1,500 1,332 1,500 equipment repairs 1,000 1,246 1,000 road repairs 500 500 new services 2,000 2,000 thawing 300 300 Water Treatment 68,600 74,496 75,695 chemicals 12,000 13,883 8,095 electric 24,000 29,110 24,000 heat 4,500 7,570 6,500 glenview exp. 3,600 3,961 3,600 supplies 3,000 1,396 3,000 water tests 6,500 5,784 6,500 mtn. laurel water 15,000 12,792 24,000 Sewage 13,000 10,133 18,000 Debt Service 86,520 86,490 83,310 bond principal 60,000 60,000 60,000 bond interest 26,520 26,490 23,310 Capital Outlay/lmprov. 200,000 197,546 185,810 contingency fund 10,000 10,000 capitalreplac. Septic 10,000 9,170 10,000 main/system upgrades 179,000 188,376 164,810 building improvments 1,000 1,000 IVIach/Equipment 41,000 26,271 5,000 house meters 2,000 2,000 new equipment 3,000 2,652 3,000 new vehicle 36,000 23,619 Operating transfers out 13,350 7,375 12,600 septic 13,350 7,375 12,600 vehicle TOTAL 681,875 659,066 644,520 148 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

GOFFSTOWN VILLAGE PRECINCT

2008 Budget 2008 Actuals 2009 Budget

INCOME: (unaudited)

Water Charge 516,190 537,259 516,190

metered water 358,190 377,859 358,190

flat rate 100,000 101,400 100,000

hydrants 58,000 58,000 58,000

OTHER 96,000 61,528 72,000

booster station 4,500 4,006 4,500

thawing 350 350

forestry 30,000

hyd repair 2,900 392 2,900

new sen/ices 8,000 8,000

on/off 300 230 300

service repair 2,000 4,725 2,000

meter repair 50 50

ins. Refund 1

Mtn Laurel water 18,000 20,619 24,000

security grant

Mtn Laurel Septic 26,400 26,702 26,400

bond int refund

pool fill 300 200 300

engineering 244

misc. 3,200 4,409 3,200

Savings Interest 12,000 13,907 12,000

Shared Revenue 25,461 25,461 24,480

SUBTOTAL 649,651 638,155 624,670

Sav transfer vehicle 15,000 15,000

Sav. Transfer general 17,224 5,911 19,850

TOTAL 681,875 659,066 644,520 .

2008 Goffstown Annual Report 149 Grasmere Village Water Precinct

The Grasmere Village Water Precinct enjoyed a stable year in 2008. Keith Moore represented the Precinct in all the necessary digging near our water lines whenever there was a break or construction. Keith Moore, Christine Daniels, and Bill Gordon, attended different workshops related to licensing and best business practice management for the Precinct. The Mast Road water main upgrade did not proceed this year due to cost factors. We learned about a possible grant opportunity for upgrading the Mast Road water main and the grant will be submitted in July 2009. Respectfully Submitted, Christine Daniels, Chairman

2009 Warrant

To the members of the Grasmere Village Water Precinct in the Town of Goffstown, in the County of Hillsborough, in the State of New Hampshire, you are hereby notified to meet in the Grasmere Town Hall in the Village of Grasmere at seven (7:00 p.m.) o'clock in the evening on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 to act on the following articles.

ARTICLE # 1 To choose a Commissioner for the years 2009, 20 1 and 20 1 1

ARTICLE #2 To choose a Commissioner for the years 2009, 20 1 and 20 1 1

ARTICLE #3 To choose a Moderator for the year 2009.

ARTICLE #4 To choose a Clerk for the year 2009.

ARTICLE #5 To choose a Treasurer for the year 2009.

ARTICLE #6 To see if the Precinct will vote to approve the budget by the Commissioners and approved by the Budget Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Fifty Three Thousand, Eight Hundred and Forty Four Dollars ($153,844.00) for the ensuing year.

ARTICLE #7 To discuss and act upon any other business which may rightfully come before said meeting.

This is the Precinct's annual meeting and it is hoped that all members of the Grasmere Village Water Precinct will attend and support the Precinct.

Christine Daniels, William Swanson, Raymond St. Pierre William Gordon, Alternate Commissioners of the Grasmere Village Water Precinct

Given this Seventeenth (17) day of January, 2009, under our hands. 150 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Grasmere Village Water Precinct expenditures

2008 2008 2009 BUDGET ACTUALS BUDGET EXECUTIVE $37,569.64 $38,672.39 $42,290.93 SALARIES $37,569.64 $41,290.93 MILEAGE $0.00 $1,000.00

FIN. ADMIN $2,400.00 $709.36 $2,500.00 AUDIT $1,200.00 $0.00 $1,200.00 OFFICE SUPPLIES $500.00 $164.34 $500.00 POSTAGE $700.00 $545.02 $800.00 POST OFFICE BOX INCL. INCL. INCL. BUILDING MAINTENANCE $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 INSURANCE LIABILITY/PROPERTY $2,250.00 $2,500.00 $2,000.00 $2,250.00 $2,500.00 $2,000.00 LEGAL $1,000.00 $35.70 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $35.70 $1,000.00 ADV./REG. ASSOC. $750.00 $355.00 $700.00 TRAINING $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 ASS.FEE $250.00 $355.00 $200.00 OTHER GEN/GOV $7,700.00 $3,437.38 $3,500.00 TELEPHONE $700.00 $422.02 $500.00 ELECTRIC $7,000.00 $3,015.36 $3,000.00 WATER SERVICES $136,700.00 $81,005.10 $101,500.00 MANCHESTER WW $105,000.00 $78,326.80 $85,000.00 SERVICE REPAIRS $11,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 CONTRACT LABOR $10,000.00 $1,100.00 $10,000.00 HYDRANT REPAIRS $800.00 $125.00 $800.00 METER REPAIRS INCL. INCL. INCL. NEW SERVICES $3,000.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 WATER TESTS $2,400.00 $700.00 $1,200.00 MAINT. SUPPLIES $4,500.00 $753.30 $500.00 SNOW PLOWING $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SUBTOTAL $188,569.64 $126,715.93 $153,690.93 DEBT SERVICE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 CAPITAL PROJECTS RT 114 MAIN BACK ROAD $228,569.64 $126,715.93 $153,690.63 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 151 Grasmere Village Water Precinct REVENUE

2008 2008 2009 BUDGET ACTUALS BUDGET WATER CHARGE $162,469.64 $146,415.03 $144,490.63 BASE $145,005.04 $129,002.57 $126,207.90 FIRE PROTECTION $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 HYDRANT RENTAL $17,364.60 $17,364.50 $18,232.73 MISC $100.00 $47.96 $50.00

OTHER $21,300.00 $302.50 $4,300.00 HYDRANT REPAIR $800.00 $0.00 $500.00 SERVICE REPAIR $200.00 $302.50 $500.00 ON/OFF $100.00 $0.00 $100.00 NEW SERVICE $20,000.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 METER REPAIR $200.00 $0.00 $200.00

SERVICE CONTRACT $4,800.00 $4,900.00 $4,900.00

SUBTOTAL $188,569.64 $151,617.53

TRANSFER FROM $40,000.00 $0.00 FUND BALANCE

TOTAL $228,569.64 $151,617.53 $153,690.63

2008 Goffstown Annual Report Official Ballot Town of Goffstown March 10, 2009 SELECTMEN PLANNING BOARD For 3 Years Vote for not more than Two For 3 YearsVotefor not more than Two Nicholas "Nick" Campasano D Collis G. Adams D Steve Foumier D Roxann R. Hunt D Bill Gordon D Alan H. Yeaton D Write-in D Write-in D Write-in D Write-in D BUDGET COMMITTEE PLANNING BOARD For 3 Years Vote for not more than Four For 1 Year Vote for not more than One Guy Caron D Steven J. Dutton D

Daniel J. Cloutier D Barbara Griffin D Steve Foumier D Write-in D Roxann R. Hunt D SEWER COMMISSION Dorine L. Olson D For 3 Years Votefor not more than One Write-in n James A. Bouchard D Write-in D Write-in D Write-in D Write-In D TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS CEMETERY TRUSTEES For 3 YearsVotefor not more than One Scott Huddy D For 3 YearsVotefor not more than One Write-in D Joan Konieczny D Write-in D ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT LIBRARY TRUSTEES For 1 year Votefor not more than One For 2 YearsVotefor not more than One Leonard "Len" Stuart D Mike Lawler D Write-in D Write-in D ZONING BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES ADJUSTMENT For 3 YearsVotefor not more than Two For 2 YearsVotefor not more than One Richard Chamberlin D Kevin Reigstad Sara Santoro D Write-in Write-in D Write-in D ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT For 3 Years Votefor not more than One Jo Aim Duffy Denise M. Herman Write-in // 2008 Goffstown Annual Report .,

ARTICLE 2 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #1 as proposed by the Planning Board, amending Section 3 by inserting a new section between Sections 3.5 and 3.6, renumbering as appropriate, this new section to read: 3.6 Workforce Housing 3.6.1 In the event that an applicant intends to qualify for workforce housing under RSA 674:601, the Planning Board may require agreements so that the units so designated would remain as workforce housing. 3.6.2 In order to evaluate the cost of complying with the conditions and restrictions and the effect on economic viability, under RSA 674:4011, the Planning Board would expect that the applicant's submission would include, but not be limited to, square-foot size of dwelling units, number of bedrooms, property cost, site development cost, cost of off-site improvements, unit construction cost per square foot, architectural and engineering cost, legal cost, construction financing cost, developer's profit, cost of conditions and restrictions. Planning Board voted 5-2-0 to recommend. ARTICLE 3 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #3 as proposed by the Planning Board, amending Section 4.3, Table of Dimensional Regulations, so that the footnote "Less setback or more building footprint by Planning Board Conditional Use Permit." will also apply to the Residential Density-2 district. Planning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend. ARTICLE 4 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #4 as proposed by the Planning Board, amending Section 5.21, Residential Small Business Office- 1, by adding a new Section 5.21.7 to read: The issuance of a demolition permit shall require a conditional use permit, with the Planning Board finding, in addition to Section 15.4.1 Conditional Use Standards, that there has been a fire, natural disaster or other casualty loss requiring building demolition, or that the proposed demolition will not be materially harmful to the stated intent of this district. Planning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend. ARTICLE 5 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #5 as proposed by the Planning Board, amending Section 5.23, Residential Wind Turbine in order to meet changes in State Statute, RSA 674:62 through 674:66, the full text of which is available at the Town Office. Planning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend. ARTICLE 6 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #6 as proposed by the Planning Board, amending Section 6.4.2, adding a new sentence reading: Signs, for which sign

content is changed electronically, shall require a Conditional Use Pennit. Planning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report /// ARTICLE 7 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #7 as proposed by the Planning Board, amending Section 13.3 Wetland and Surface Water Conservation (WSWC)

District by removing language relating to process which is more appropriately contained within the Planning Board's Development Regulations, the full text of which is available at the Town Office. Planning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend. ARTICLE 8 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #10 as proposed by the Planning Board, amending Section 15.3.1.1.2 to read: Granting the variance would not be contrary to the public interest. Planning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend. ARTICLE 9 Shall the Town adopt Amendment #11 as proposed by the Planning Board, to specifically include fencing as one of the items that would be reviewed in an Historic District, by amending Section 3.4.4: adding "fence" after the word structure in the first sentence and adding "or the erection, alteration or removal of any fence" at the end of this Section's last sentence. Planning Board voted 6-1-0 to recommend. ARTICLE 10 Shall the Town of Goffstown raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant, or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling Nineteen Million Three Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Eight Dollars ($19,362,358)? Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be Nineteen Million Two Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Five Dollars ($19,267,455), which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town of Goffstown or by law or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13 X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only." NOTE: This article (operating budget) does not include appropriations in any other warrant article. Board ofSelectmen voted 5-0-0 to recommend. Budget Committee voted 9-5-1 to recommend. ARTICLE 11 Shall the Town raise and appropriate Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to be placed in the Fire Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund which was established by vote of last year's Town Meeting? (This appropriation is in addition to Article 10.) Board ofSelectmen voted 5-0-0 to recommend. Budget Committee voted 8-6-0 to not recommend. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report IV

ARTICLE 12 Shall the Town raise and appropriate Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the purpose of supporting the nonprofit Goffstown Main Street Program, Inc.? (This appropriation is in addition to Article 10.) Board ofSelectmen voted 4-1-0 to recommend. Budget Committee voted 11-2-1 to recommend. ARTICLE 13 Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) for the purpose of paying the purchase price as well as all related costs, (title search, closing costs, etc.), for the acquisition of a portion of Map 38, Lot 101, (12 High Street, land abutting the Library), (subject to an approved lot line adjustment), which property will be owned in the name of the Town, but will be used for library purposes and shall be managed and controlled by the Library Trustees; and, fiirther, to authorize the Library Trustees to withdraw and expend all of said appropriated funds from available monies in unrestricted Library Funds; and to authorize the Selectmen to enter into any and all necessary agreements and execute any documents to facilitate this purchase, with the understanding that none of said amount shall be raised by general taxation? (Passage of this appropriation will not impact the tax rate.) Board ofSelectmen voted 4-1-0 to recommend. Budget Committee voted 12-1-1 to recommend. ARTICLE 14 Shall the Town, pursuant to RSA 149-M, authorize the Selectmen to enter into an intermunicipal agreement for the purpose of arranging for the disposal of the Town's recyclable solid waste, on such terms and conditions as the Selectmen deem in the best interests of the Town? Submitted by the Board ofSelectmen. ARTICLE 15 Shall the Town establish a Recreation Revolving Fund pursuant to RSA 35-B: 2 II? The money received from fees and charges for recreation park services and facilities shall be allowed to accumulate from year to year, and shall not be considered to be part of the Town's General Fund unreserved fund balance. The Town Treasurer shall have custody of all monies in the fund, and shall pay out the same only upon order of the Parks & Recreation Commission (no further town meeting approval required). These funds may be expended only for recreational purposes as stated in RSA 35-B, and no expenditure shall be made in such a way as to require the expenditure of other town funds that have not been appropriated for that purpose. Submitted by the Board ofSelectmen. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report V 2009 Official Ballot Goffstown School District March 10, 2009

ARTICLE 1

To choose all School District officers for the ensuing years:

SCHOOL BOARD 1 for 2 years SCHOOL DISTRICT Suzanne "Sue" Tremblay D MODERATOR / for 3 years Write-in D James Raymond D Write-In D SCHOOL BOARD 3 for 3 years Keith Allard D SCHOOL DISTRICT Virginia "Ginny" McKinnon D TREASURER 1 for 3 years Kent Nolan D Lissa Winrow D Write-In D Write-in n Write-in D SCHOOL DISTRICT Write-in D CLERK 1 for 3 years Jo Ann Duffy D Write-in D

ARTICLE 2 Shall the Goffstown School District raise and appropriate as an Operating Budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling THIRTY FOUR MILLION, SIX HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN DOLLARS ($34,660,647.00)? Should this Article be defeated, the Default Budget shall be THIRTY FIVE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($35,635,675.00), which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Goffstown School District or by law; or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised Operating Budget only. This warrant article (the Operating Budget Article) does not include appropriations in ANY other warrant articles. (Majority vote is required) 2008 Goffstown Annual Report W ARTICLES Shall the School District raise and appropriate up to the sum of SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000.00) to conduct a study and to begin the preliminary work for the expansion of the School District's School facilities?

Funds to come from year end undesignated fund balance available on July 1 of

2009. This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #2, the Operating

Budget Article. (Majority vote is required).

ARTICLE 4 Shall the Goffstown School District pay for the prorated salary, benefits, and transportation of the School Resources Officer (SRO) and to raise and appropriate the sum of FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND FORTY THREE DOLLARS ($54,043.00) for this purpose? This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #2, the Operating Budget Article. (Majority vote is required).

ARTICLE 5 Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 40:14-b to delegate the determination of the default budget to the municipal budget committee which has been adopted under RSA 32: 14? (3/5 Majority vote required) (Submitted by petition.) 2008 Goffstown Annual Report School Board Report

Seated L-R; Loriy Clou tier, Chair Keith Allard, Ginny McKinnon Standing L-R Phillip Kendall, JejfTate, Vice-Chair Philip Pancoast, Kent Nolan, Hank Bovle. A hsent: Suzanne Tremhlav: Student Rev. Tom Hart

During 2008 the Goffstown School Board worked hard to ensure that our children received a quality education that challenged every stiident. As a School Board, we continue to focus on curriculum development, staff training, and communication with the public. We are also continuing to work with our administrators, teachers, and parents to refme the curriculum and to integrate technology into the daily classroom experience. Our teachers and students work hard to embrace new technologies in an effort to better prepare the next generation for the future. Perpetual changes at the State and Federal level continue to create challenges for public education. As a school board we have taken a proactive and vocal role in the funding of public education. The Goffstown School Board hosted a forum of legislative leaders to discuss legislation that will affect public education. We hope to expand upon this and host two additional forums in 2009. On the federal level, the school district strives to meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). With the swearing in of a new administration in Washington, we are hopeful that the shortfalls of NCLB will be addressed and necessary funding to implement this law will finally be provided. In 2009 we intend to continue to challenge our administrators to review current practices and test data to improve the delivery of educational services. We have and will continue to make numerous enhancements to our course offerings to promote academic rigor at all levels and for all students. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

It is clear that our students benefit from and take advantage of the varied co- curricular programs being offered. From athletics to art and drama, students are being engaged and given additional support and guidance. Over 1000 students actively participate in after school activities at our schools. Well documented studies continue to support that the more students participate in co-curricular programs the greater reward they receive from their academic experience. Volunteers play a vital role in our schools. It is their efforts combined with academics and co-curricular activities that create a positive environment for our students to excel. I can only begin to share how much these volunteers are appreciated and valued by the School Board and staff of our schools. It is this combination of teachers, support staff, administrators, parents, and volunteers that allow us to create so many wonderful opportunities for the students.

I would be remiss if I did not mention that the Goffstown School District lost two dedicated proponents of public education in New Hampshire. First was the retirement of Dr. Darrell Lockwood. Dr. Lockwood served the children of our town for the past ten years as Superintendent of SAU 19. During his tenure we saw significant improvements at all of our schools and the development of public kindergarten in Goffstown. As both Dr. Lockwood and Assistant Superintendent Kathleen Titus left the SAU administrative team, a new team was created. Stacy Buckley, formerly Assistant Superintendent, was hired as the new Superintendent of Schools. The SAU then hired two new Assistant Superintendents, Mary Claire Barry and Brian Balke. On behalf of the Goffstown School Board, we welcome these administrators to their new positions and look forward to working together in the years to come. The second was the retirement of School Board member Sara Sarette. Sara served on the board for over twenty years and was an integral part of the changes and improvements that occurred over the past two decades. On behalf of the Goffstown School Board, we wish the best to both of them. In addition, we are also fortunate to have principals like Frank McBride, Jim Hunt, Marc Boyd, Davis Bousquet, and Leslie Doster to help us with operating our schools.

It would be impossible not to mention the recession that has hit our federal, state, and local economies. The School Board and Administrators realized early- on the need to scale back on projects and costs in order to help keep the tax rate down. Cuts were made in nearly all departments and for the first time in recent history we presented a proposed budget to the Budget Committee that was below the default budget. This was a challenge to do while ensuring we provide a quality education for all our children.

In closing I would like to give a special thanks to my peers on the Goffstown School Board who served countless hours to provide a quality education to the

children of Goffstown. It has been a pleasure to serve with you over the past six years and an honor to serve as Chairman again this year. I look forward to continuing to serve and working with the administrators, teachers, staff, volunteers, and students that make Goffstown School District a point of pride for the community. Keith Allard, Chairman Goffstown School Board 2008 Goffstown Annual Report Report of the Superintendent of Schools

On behalf of School Administrative Unit #19, 1 present this 2007-2008 report of the Superintendent of Schools. As the new Superintendent of Schools, 1 am honored to continue the initiatives and efforts that SAU #19 has worked hard over the years to develop. This important work focuses around the continued Advancement of Student Learning. This year's biggest change at the Central Office was the retirement of long time Superintendent Dr. Darrell Lockwood. Throughout the last 10 years that Dr. Lockwood held this position, he brought an excitement for learning that continually permeated through all our classrooms, schools. Faculty, Staff, and Administration. Dr. Lockwood brought many initiatives to fruition throughout his tenure in the SAU and should be commended for his enthusiasm and persistence in supporting the entire school community. Kathi Titus, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction also retired at the end of the 2007- 2008 school year. Kathi provided a vital support in bringing forward our current curriculum cycles, instructional strategies for our teachers, and continual support for all of our staff. The 2008-2009 school year brings three new SAU Administrator's into these roles. In addition to my change in roles (formerly Assistant Superintendent of Student Services), SAU#19 welcomes MaryClaire Barry to the role of Assistant Superintendent for Cuiriculum and Instruction and Brian Balke to the role of Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. There are many exciting and wonderful things happening throughout SAU#19. This school year brought a continued focus on the districts professional development master plan, the Integrated Model for Advancing Student Learning. The model was revised during the previous academic year and two new initiatives came out of this work. The SAU assessed a variety of ways in which expectations and outcomes for teaching can be enhanced, measured, and evaluated. Through many hours of research, SAU#19 adopted a new course for teachers entitled, "Instructional Practices That Maximize Student Achievement". This course outlines best practices that all teachers should be evidencing in the classroom. MaryClaire Barry, Assistant Superintendent, and Kevin Farley, Curriculum Coordinator for Goffstown High School attended a comprehensive training program in order to be proficient at teaching this graduate level course. We now ask all of our new teachers to take this course. We have evidenced a significant increase in consistency of our classroom expectations and instructional strategies through this professional development activity. The second part of this initiative was continued professional development with the entire administrative team of SAU #19 around the Supervision and Evaluation Process. Over several days during the summer, the administrative team received advanced training in the supervision and evaluation of teachers, specifically in how to correlate best practices of instructional strategies, teachers professional development goal plans, student outcomes, and curriculum benchmarks and standards. The ultimate goal of teacher evaluation is to evidence the effective interplay of all of these components. We are now able to see consistent evaluations that assess all of these areas and provide valuable 2008 Goffstown Annual Report feedback to all of our staff The outcome of this approach is to enhance the skills of our strong teaching faculty in order to continue to move the advancement of our students learning and engagement in the educational process. Mountain View Middle School has begun the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEAS&C) self-study process. While this process is optional for Middle Schools, this is a great opportunity for Mountain View Middle School to look at and assess a variety of components. The study assesses the following core components; mission of the school, curriculum, instruction, assessment, school resources, community resources, and leadership. The faculty has been involved in gathering data and evidence for all of the identified areas. The NEAS&C committee will be completing the study process in March of 2009 with a four day onsite visit. This year also brought a new science curriculum, including new materials. In an effort to engage our students in inquiry based instruction, the science materials purchased for use in our classroom focuses on content mastery through many inquiry based activities. Students no longer need to know just the answers to problems, they also need to know how they were able to get there and how they may apply the problem solving process to other areas. This advanced skill is emphasized in the new materials. The Social Studies Curriculum was also revised to align with the state standards. Implementation of the Social Studies curriculum and new materials will be put into practice during the 2008-2009 school year. In June of 2008, the new Special Education Rules for the State of New Hampshire were adopted. These new rules brought forth many mandatory changes in policies and practices for our special education programs and students. Many of the revisions that were approved in this process go above the requirements of the Federal Special Education Law- IDEA. Several people, including myself, spoke vehemently on maintaining the level of requirements that would match the federal law. Unfortunately, several rules were passed that go well beyond the federal law, thus created additional unfunded mandates by the State of New Hampshire. Brent Rogers, Principal of Dunbarton Elementary School for the past three years, retired at the end of the 2007-2008 school year. We thank Brent for his dedication to the school and the entire community of Dunbarton. Carol Thibaudeau was hired as the new Principal of Dunbarton Elementary School. Carol has been a wonderful addition to the school community and the administrative team of SAU #19. New Boston continues to explore the feasibility of adding an addition onto the Central School. Classroom space is at its capacity and more room is needed. Rick Matthews, Principal, has been working with the architects to develop a plan that fits with the current school and provides for the necessary space needed. The New Boston Central School also had a wonderful and exciting Artist in Residence Program this year. The students, along with Huey (the Artist in Residence), created a DVD titled "The American Spirit of New Boston". Through a variety of mediums, the students were able to recreate the history of 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

New Boston. This is certainly a DVD that all New Boston residents should watch! Seven teachers retired from our schools at the end of the 2007-2008 school year. We send many thanks for their years of service and wish them well in all of their future endeavors. Best wishes to Dorothy Swauger who retired from Maple Avenue Elementary School; Tom Bowles, Sue Bracy, MaryAnn Habib, Dave Pearson, and Kathy Piper who retired from Mountain View Middle School; and Crystal Chen who retired from Goffstown High School. A Multi-year master agreement for teachers was approved at the annual School District Meeting in Dunbarton in March of 2008. A New Boston Support Staff agreement (proposed for three years) will be on the ballot in March 2009. The Goffstown School Board awarded a Cornerstone Award to Linda Mistretta. The Cornerstone award is given to individuals who work in any capacity or who have been highly involved in our school district. Ms. Mistretta has worked in the Goffstown School District for the past thirty-four years. The most recent nineteen years as a media specialist. Linda has done an outstanding job in her tenure in the Goffstown School District. She is an exceptional educator and is highly respected in the educational community for the outstanding work that she does. We also wish to extend our thanks to several School Board members for their years of service. We had three board members complete their service during the 2007-2008 school year. These members are John Herlihy (Dunbarton), Audrey Schneider (New Boston), and Paul Scopa (New Boston). On behalf of the students, school boards, faculty, and staff, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the communities of Goffstown, Dunbarton, and New Boston for their continued support of the educational programs and services ofSAU#19.

Stacy Buckley Superintendent ofSchools Goffstown School District Deliberative Ballot Session Meeting Monday, February 4, 2008

Moderator, James Raymond, called the 2008 School District Deliberative Session to order at 7:10 p.m. There were 41 registered voters in attendance. Counters were Rosemary Garrett, Peter Jenkins, Russell Day and Fred Plett.

J. Raymond: The Official Ballot Act moved our meetings to February from the old meeting date of March. We precede rather than follow the high school musical, which this year is Beauty and the Beast. Doug and Josh have agreed to loan the cast to open our meeting tonight. 6 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

The cast of Beauty and the Beast led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance; and sung the National Anthem. The cast then shared a wonderful musical number with the audience.

J. Raymond: Goffstown operates so well because volunteers spend a large amount of time in the community. I want to acknowledge the School Board. J. Raymond introduced members of the Goffstown School Board: Keith Allard, Chair; Philip Pancoast, Vice-Chair; Henry Boyle, Lorry Cloutier, Phillip Kendall; Ginny McKinnon; Kent Nolan; Sara Sarette; and Jeffrey Tate. He then introduced Budget Committee Chair Daniel Cloutier and members of the Budget Committee.

I will allow members of administration and Legislators speak. The Following members of the SAU #19 Administration were also introduced: Dr. Darrell Lockwood, Superintendent of Schools; Kathi Titus, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Stacy Buckley, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Raymond Lahore, Business Administrator; Jerry Agate, Facilities Director; Marc Boyle, Principal of Maple Avenue Elementary School; David Bousquet, Principal of Bartlett Elementary School; Mary Singer, Assistant Principal of Goffstown High School; James Hunt, Principal of Mountain View Middle School; and Leslie Doster, Principal of Glen Lake Elementary School.

J. Raymond: I would also like to introduce Fred Plett, Assistant Moderator; Jo Ann Duffy, School District Clerk; and myself, Jim Raymond, Moderator. Keith Allard - Presentation of awards The Goffstown School Board wished to recognize exceptional service to our school district. To this end, the Dream Keeper Award and Cornerstone Award were established. The Dream Keeper Award is designed to recognize people or organizations that truly have gone the extra mile to make the Goffstown dream of providing a superior education a reality. This year we do not have a recipient for this award. The Cornerstone Award is awarded to individuals who work full-time or part-time in any capacity or who have been highly involved in our school district. Each individual need not have served in any one position for that one-year period, but the cumulative total of regular service is to be at least one year. During that time, the individual should have performed duties in such an outstanding manner that has significantly contributed to the goals of the Goffstown School District of Advancing Student Learning. This may include job performance and involvement in other district activities. Also, additional volunteer work in service to the school district is used to support a nomination. The intent of the Cornerstone Award is to recognize individuals whose service has been truly outstanding to the overall educational climate of the school district and who exhibit commitment, good human relations skills, loyalty, dedication and good organizational/work habits.

It is my honor and pleasure to present this year's Comer Stone award to Linda Mistretta.

Linda is in the midst of her thirty-fourth year as an elementary school educator in the Goffstown School District. She spent her first fifteen years as a primary grade level teacher at the Bartlett Elementary School. For the past 2008 Goffstown Annual Report nineteen years she has been the Elementary Sehool Media Direelor and lor the last three years has been assigned exclusively to the Maple Avenue Elementary School. During her tenure in the District she has proven to be an exceptional educator, a leader among the staff and an individual that parents/guardians look up to with respect and awe for her ability to work with children and direct the Media Center at the school. When staff was asked to best describe Linda, the following comments were shared. -Always willing to share her time and knowledge -A leader by example

-She has a flare for fashion. I assume that must stem from the times she dressed up several times as the statue of liberty at school. I am told that there is a striking resemblance. -Finally she was described as the Martha Stewart of Maple Avenue School. This explains to coordinating towels in the staff restroom. As the Maple Avenue Elementary School's Media Director, Linda has proven herself to be invaluable. She is an exemplary professional in all aspects of her role and continues on a daily basis to advance student learning at the school. I am privileged to present a Goffstown Cornerstone Award to Linda Mistretta. Congratulations Linda!

GHS Ninth Grade English Teacher Peter Galamaga is first runner-up for the 2007 Teacher of the Year competition. Mr. Galamaga was recognized at the NH Leadership in Education dinner at a November 2007 Manchester Monarchs game. In recognition of his achievement, Goffstown High School will receive a grant of $2000. A fifth-year teacher at GHS in a 14-year teaching career, Peter is an engaging professional with a deep knowledge of and passion for his subject matter. He is a reflective, cutting-edge practitioner who generously shares with colleagues in all disciplines and levels. He has been a key player in improving learning for all ninth grade students at GHS. Peter's subject matter interest is deep and genuine. He knows and understands literature and reads voraciously—from Frank McCourt's Teacher Man to Chaim Potok's Old Men at Midnight. He cares about language, and is quickly expressive in speech and in writing. Even his email communications are lucid, interesting, and graceful. Although he has undeniable leadership and persuasive skills, Peter is committed—for life, he says—to being a teacher in the classroom. The interaction with that group of 20 ninth graders feeds and engages him. He grows and glows as he gets them to connect with the material and develop their reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Having Peter Galamaga on staff is like having a bubbling percolator of ideas and connections. He investigates all sides of an issue, carefully selecting and evaluating the sources for his research—whether the topic is heterogeneous grouping or best practice for SAT preparation. Then he shares: it can be by simply stopping by to talk, sending an email, or dropping a folder of the most 8 2008 Goffstown Annual Report relevant articles on your desk. People listen to him because he is a knowledgeable speaker who brings the same honest engagement to colleagues and parents as he does to his students. Peter is a technophile whose use and knowledge of the web and Internet sources have made him a valuable resource to the English department and to our school. Blogging and podcasting are part of his teaching repertoire. Peter's communication skills connect him easily with teachers and administrators within the school and around the world. He played a key role in the school adoption of the Eval-U-Write program for computer-assisted writing being used with grades 9 and 10 this year. Dr. Mary Singer, the Assistant Principal who nominated him and followed his progress through the arduous nine-month selection process, describes him as "the best English teacher I have seen in 30 years of teaching—an ideal candidate for New Hampshire Teacher of the Year. He serves as a catalyst for better teaching and learning in the high school. Goffstown is lucky to have him." The Goffstown School Board could not agree more. We are truly blessed to have Peter, as well as others, as part of our talented school family. Congratulations Peter! Goffstown Hall of Fame - David Wildman, a 1965 graduate of Goffstown High School led the team to their first basketball state championship game against Hopkinton in 1965. When he graduated from Goffstown High School he was the all time leading basketball scorer with 1396 points, a mark that still stands today along with the single game scoring mark of 50 points. Remember that these accomplishments came in the era before the three point shot. He was a four-year varsity starter averaging over

1 5 points a game. Dave also played baseball as a junior and senior. In addition to athletics Dave served as junior class president and senior class vice president. In addition to Dave Wildman, the 1957 soccer team, on the 50th anniversary of the first NHIAA Championship in Goffstown High School History, was also inducted into the GHS Hall of Fame. This also happened to be the first soccer championship awarded by the NHIAA. Goffstown defeated Oyster River in the quarterfinals, Hinsdale in the semi-finals, and Colebrook 2-1 in the Championship, which was played at Manchester West High School. The team was given a banquet where each player received a championship jacket commemorating the season.

J. Raymond: Last year, I gave you the long lecture of the Deliberative

Session and how it evolved. I won't put you through that again. In the good old days, town and school meetings were held on the second Tuesday in March. On the business side we debated warrant articles, amended warrant articles and voted on warrant articles. With the adoption of the Official Ballot Law, they put everything on the Official Ballot, which is still voted on in the second Tuesday in March. Everyone should come to the polls at the High School or at Bartlett School and vote on the town and school warrant articles. That leaves the discussion of warrant articles and amending warrant articles with us tonight. If you do not amend, everything goes on the ballot as presented. We have also talked at length about rules of procedure. It is the moderator who determines 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

rules of procedure. Roberts Rules are used as a guide. They are very confusing

and very difficult and don't provide a practical guide. I have asked Fred Plett to do some research and he found a dusty old volume Raymond's and Plett's simplified rules. If you wish to speak, you must wait to be recognized. You

must come to the microphones. If you wish to make an amendment, it must be

done in writing. If you want a written secret ballot, it takes five voters to make

this request. We will take votes to restrict reconsideration after a vote is taken. We are going to go right into the warrant. The School Board will introduce each article. I am inviting the Budget Committee to speak if they want to.

ARTICLE 2 To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($816,000.00) to begin Phase I upgrade and expansion of the Bartlett Elementary School and authorize the withdrawal of SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($600,000.00) from the Capital Reserve Fund created for that purpose. The balance of TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($216,000.00) is to come from school impact fees. Furthermore, to see if the School District will vote to designate the School Board as agents to expend from the Bartlett Elementary

School Facilities Capital Reserve Fund. This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #4, the Operating Budget Article. (Majority Vote Required). (The School Board recommends this article). (The Budget Committee recommends this Article).

Passage of this article will allow for Phase 1 of the Bartlett Elementary School project to begin. This phase is organized into four "sub-projects". (1) site work to improve bus lanes to the school; (2) structural work to include masonry repairs to the building foundation and brick work on exterior walls; (3) architectural design, renovation and construction of health office area, administrative offices, educational work area and storage areas; and (4) electrical and mechanical system upgrades including updates and refurbishments to the current electrical, alarm, HVAC and fire suppression systems. As these funds have been previously set aside, there is no additional tax impact by the passing of this article. The existing Capital Reserve Fund was authorized and created by the district's voters at the 2005 District Meeting. It was developed during prior years by deposits from the School District's Unreserved Fund Balance. School Impact Fees are paid by developers. Jeff Tate moved, seconded by Kent Nolan to move and speak to Article 2, as printed on the Warrant. Jeff Tate: The School Board would utilize previously approved capital reserve funds and impact fees for the Bartlett School renovation. No questions were received.

ARTICLE 3 To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) to be added to the existing Bartlett Elementary School Facilities Capital Reserve Fund for Phase II of the upgrade and expansion of the Bartlett Elementary School. Furthermore, to 10 2008 Goffstown Annual Report fund this trust from the year end undesignated fund balance available on July 1 of 2008. This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #4, the Operating Budget Article. (Majority vote required). (The School Board recommends this Article). (The Budget Committee recommends this Article). This article asks voters for permission to place $300,000 into the existing Capital Reserve Fund established for the renovation of the Bartlett Elementary School. This deposit is intended to provide partial funding required to support building and infrastructure updates, which are scheduled to be a part of the Phase 2 segment of the renovation project.

There is no additional impact to the tax rate, since this amount will be transferred from the projected undesignated fund balance, which will be available to the school district on July 1, 2008. Philip Pancoast moved, seconded by Ginny McKinnon to move and speak to

Article 3, as printed on the Warrant. Dan Cloutier: Even though there is no additional impact, there would be an impact the following year; is that correct? P. Pancoast: There would be a tax impact to fund the capital reserve fund out of the existing budget because these dollars would not be available to offset the tax rate, but there would not be an increase in the tax rate.

ARTICLE 4 Shall the Goffstown School District raise and appropriate as an Operating Budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein totaling THIRTY FOUR MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY TWO THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED FIFTY ONE DOLLARS ($34,822,651.00). Should this Article be defeated, the Default Budget shall be THIRTY FOUR MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY SIX THOUSAND, EIGHTY DOLLARS ($34,566,080.00), which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Goffstown School District or by law. In the event this Article is defeated, the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised Operating Budget only. (The School Board recommends this Article). (The Budget Committee recommends this Article). The School Board and the Goffstown Budget Committee have worked together on budget development over the past five months with an eye toward minimizing budget cost growth while ensuring that the children of our community continue to be the recipients of a quality educational experience.

The General Fund portion of the proposed budget is, in essence, a maintenance budget. These dollars support programming for the preschool/kindergarten school, two elementary schools, the middle and high schools. The district is populated by more than 3,000 students. In addition, the proposed budget supports specialized in-district and out-of-district programming for some of our neediest students. The General Fund supports scheduled cycles of curriculum revision and technology integration. Curriculum emphasis for the upcoming year will be 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 1±

focused on Social Studies, Wcllncss/Hcallh and World Languages instructional methods and resources in order to assure alignment with statewide frameworks and assessment criteria. Technology emphasis continues to be focused on the Information and Communication Technologies Literacy Program in grades K-12. The program weaves technology experiences into all subject content areas and at all grade levels. Technology budget funds will be used to maintain software and safe, reliable networks to transmit information among schools, central office and parents. The budget provides for one new Guidance Coordinator position, required by state regulation to support student population levels projected within our school district. The Federal Grants Fund portion of the budget has decreased by $96,680 from levels of a year ago. There is a slight increase in the Food Services fund. This $12,870 or 1.4% increase is attributable to a projected growth in sales volume. The Food Service operation is self funding; revenues are used to offset expenses.

The School Board and Goffstown Budget Committee budget is premised upon the Town's projection of a 0.75% increase in the property tax base from last year's level. The estimated school tax rate is $12.90 per thousand. This is an increase of $ 1 . 14 from the approved rate for this current year. Keith AUard moved seconded by Hank Boyle to move and speak to Article 4 as printed on the Warrant. Tricia Wynne: Question on tuition revenue. Where does this come from - the $4 million? Keith Allard: That would be New Boston and Dunbarton. GAP is also included in that number.

T. Wynne: I would like to see that in your projected revenue sheet. We have nothing to compare it to. It would be beneficial if we had the 2006/07 appropriations and actuals.

J. Raymond thanked the School Board and Budget Committee. Recognizing the State Senator and Legislators were here, I told them they could speak on school funding. Senator D'Allesandro: Thank you for the opportunity to be here. With relation to adequacy, a few things have happened. The definition of adequacy was mandated. The final report was accepted on Friday. A bill will go before the Legislature. The basis is there will be a universal cost, which will be given to each community - there will be another item called differential aid. The Free and Reduced Priced Lunch Formula is used as an ingredient in determining aid. The constitutional amendment passed the Senate last year, but did not pass the house. The Governor is consistent with his philosophy. That is where we stand with regard to adequacy. It includes a five percent increase. It is not unique to

NH. It is a process and it begins at this Legislative Session. Two things came out of the hearings; in NH we provide a quality education. We test well. The test scores are consistent. It is imperative to recognize the quality of the people involved in your education community. They do a terrific job and should be complimented for that. The community responded by authorizing the improvements to the high school and implementing kindergarten. That 12 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

preparation is a vital ingredient. The discouraging aspect is we didn't have more people here this evening. We just talked about spending $31,000,000. Deliberations over the budget are very difficult. The more people here to recognize the quality of the performance of those people in charge of your children should be recognized. We are losing site of that in NH. These halls used to be flill. We need to get back to bringing people forward. Civic

engagement is very important. I would hope we see more people at these meetings and get more interaction and more input.

Peter Jenkins: I understand where the tax dollar comes from, but I see that

Federal grants have gone down. I wonder why. How did Goffstown fair from the State of NH this year in supporting our school system? Senator D'Allesandro: The Federal government has passed the deficit

reduction act. It cuts things across the board. That reduces spending across the

board. It is a significant problem. The funding for special education has been reduced drastically.

Ray Lahore: The adequacy grant is approximately $6 million. It is the same for 2008/09.

Larry Emerton, Member of the House: I serve on the House Finance Committee. This year we are not increasing the budget. There is no money available.

J. Raymond thanked the School Board and Budget Committee. There is a primary vote tomorrow here and at Bartlett School for the seat that was vacated by Bruce Hunter. The polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm. We hope to see you at the musical from February 14 through 17. K. Allard moved, seconded by P. Kendall to adjourn the School District meeting at 8:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jo Ann Duffy, School District Clerk Election Results Goffstown, NH School District March 11, 2008 ARTICLE 1 To choose three members of the School Board for three ensuing years. School Board (3 years) Henry C.Boyle 1614 Philip Pancoast 1570 Sara Ann Sarette 1668

To choose one School District Official for one year.

School Treasurer ( 1 year) Lissa Winrow 1765 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 13

ARTICLE 2 To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of EIGHT

HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($816,000.00) to begin Phase I upgrade and expansion of the Bartlctt Elementary School and authorize the withdrawal of SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($600,000.00) from the Capital Reserve Fund created for that purpose. The balance of TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($216,000.00) is to come from school impact fees. Furthermore, to see if the School District will vote to designate the School Board as agents to expend from the Bartlett Elementary

School Facilities Capital Reserve Fund. This appropriation is in addition to Wan^ant Article #4, the Operating Budget Article. (Majority Vote Required). (The School Board recommends this article). (The Budget Committee recommends this Article). Yes- 1515 No -826

ARTICLE 3 To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) to be added to the existing

Bartlett Elementary School Facilities Capital Reserve Fund for Phase II of the upgrade and expansion of the Bartlett Elementary School. Furthermore, to fund this trust from the year end undesignated fund balance available on July 1 of 2008. This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #4, the Operating Budget Article. (Majority vote required). (The School Board recommends this Article). (The Budget Committee recommends this Article). Yes- 1416 No -916

ARTICLE 4 Shall the Goffstown School District raise and appropriate as an Operating Budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein totaling THIRTY FOUR MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY TWO THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED FIFTY ONE DOLLARS ($34,822,651.00). Should this Article be defeated, the Defauh Budget shall be THIRTY FOUR MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY SIX THOUSAND, EIGHTY DOLLARS ($34,566,080.00), which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Goffstown School District or by law. In the event this Article is defeated, the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised Operating Budget only. (The School Board recommends this Article). (The Budget Committee recommends this Article). Yes -1273 No -1060

Jo Ann Duffy Goffstown School District Clerk 14 2008 Goffstown Annual Report GoFFSTOWN School District 2009 Warrant School Deliberative Ballot Determination Meeting February 2, 2009 The State of New Hampshire

To the Inhabitants of the School District in the Town of Goffstown quaUfied to vote in District affairs: You are hereby notified to meet on Monday, the second day of February 2009, in the Dr. Craig Hieber Auditorium at Goffstown High School, at 7:00 P.M. for the first session of the School District Meeting, also known as the first Deliberative Session, to act on the following subject and determine matters which will then be voted upon by the official ballot on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. You are further notified to meet on Tuesday, the Tenth day of March 2009, also known as the second session, to vote on all matters by official ballot. The polls are open on March 10, 2009, at 7:00 A.M. and close at 7:00 P.M. at the Central polling district at the Goffstown High School and will open at 7:00 A.M. and close at 7:00 P.M. in the Fifth District at the Bartlett Elementary School. ARTICLE 1 To choose all School District officers for the ensuing years: To choose three members of the School Board for the ensuing three years. To choose one member of the School Board for the ensuing two years. To choose three School District Officials for the ensuing three years, namely: School District Moderator, School District Treasurer, School District Clerk ARTICLE 2 Shall the Goffstown School District raise and appropriate as an Operating Budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling THIRTY FOUR MILLION, SIX HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN DOLLARS ($34,660,647.00)? Should this Article be defeated, the Default Budget shall be THIRTY FIVE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($35,635,675.00), which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Goffstown School District or by law; or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised Operating Budget only. This warrant article (the Operating Budget Article) does 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 15 not include appropriations in ANY other warrant articles. (Majority vote is required). ARTICLE 3 To see if the Goffstown School District will vote to raise and appropriate up to the sum of SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000.00) to conduct a study and to begin the preliminary work for the expansion of the School District's School facilities. Funds to come from year end undesignated fund balance available on July 1 of 2009. This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #

2, The Operating Budget Article. (Majority vote is required).

ARTICLE 4 To see if the Goffstown School District will vote to pay for the prorated salary, benefits, and transportation of the School Resources Officer (SRO) and to raise and appropriate the sum of FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND FORTY THREE

DOLLARS ($54,043.00) for this purpose. This appropriation is in addition to

Warrant Article # 2, The Operating Budget Article. (Majority vote is required.)

PETITION ARTICLE 5 "Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 40: 14-b to delegate the determination of the default budget to the municipal budget committee which has been adopted under RSA 32:14? " (3/5 Majority vote required.)

GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS AT SAID GOFFSTOWN ON THIS 26th DAY OF JANUARY 2009.

Keith Allard, Chair Philip Pancoast, Vice Chair Henry Boyle Lorry Cloutier Phillip Kendall Virginia McKinnon Kent Nolan Jeffrey Tate Suzanne Tremblay

SCHOOL BOARD 16 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

October 1 Pupil Enrollment 2004 - 2008

School Grade 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 BARTLETT Pre-School 44 47

1 57 44 44 45 40 2 46 49 50 44 44 3 55 51 47 44 43 4 56 56 59 45 49 Total - Bartlett 258 247 200 178 176

Glen Lake School Pre-School 46 42 41 Kindergarten — ~ 94 118 117 — — 140 160 158

MAPLE AVE 1 127 133 93 130 128 2 115 133 134 98 136 3 133 117 133 139 100 4 143 139 108 134 142 Total - Maple Avenue 518 522 468 501 506

MOUNTAIN VIEW 5 178 203 202 170 184 6 197 182 204 205 174 7 287 287 288 291 302 8 324 288 288 285 291 Total - MVMS 986 960 982 951 951

GOFFSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 9 356 336 358 338 343 10 318 366 326 307 294 11 319 348 361 303 295 12 301 294 279 303 280 Total - GHS 1,294 1,344 1,324 1,251 1,212

GRAND TOTAL 2004- 2008 3,056 3,073 3,114 3,041 3,003 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 17 GoFFSTOWN School District Auditor's Management Report

For the Year Ended June 30, 2007

To the School Committee Goffstown School District

In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of the Goffstown School District, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2007, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, we considered the Goffstown School District's internal accounting control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Goffstown School District's internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the Goffstown School District's internal control. Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the preceding paragraph and would not necessarily identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.

However, we consider current year finding 1 to be a significant deficiency. A control deficiency exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that adversely affects the entity's ability to initiate, authorize, record, process, or report financial data reliably in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles such that there is more than a remote likelihood that a misstatement of the entity's financial statements that is more than inconsequential will not be prevented or detected by the entity's internal control. A significant deficiency is noted in the preceding paragraph. In addition, during our audit we became aware of other matters that are opportunities for strengthening internal controls and operating efficiency. The recommendations that accompany this letter summarize our comments and suggestions concerning those matters. This communication is intended solely for the information and use of management. School Committee, others within the Organization, and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties. After you have had an opportunity to consider our comments and recommendations, we would be pleased to discuss them with you. Nashua, New Hampshire May 12,2008 18 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

CURRENT YEAR ISSUES :

1, Consider Implementing Internal Control Improvements In accordance with a new generally accepted audit standard (SAS 112),

which is effective for all fiscal year 2007 audits, independent auditors must now report issues (called "significant deficiencies") to the governing body. The definition of this term is included in the opening letter to this management letter.

SAS 1 12 specifically requires that certain situations, if present in the municipality, must be reported as a significant deficiency. Although these conditions may not be new to the municipality, and may be very common practices for New Hampshire municipalities, they must now be reported in the management letter. The governing body of the District should evaluate the cost/ benefit of these issues to determine whether corrective action is warranted. The following summarizes certain of the current and past practices in the District that meet the new criteria of significant deficiencies:

Establish Internal Controls over the Preparation of Audited Financial Statements Although the District maintains its accounting records in accordance with standards established by the State statutes, and is able to prepare reports for internal and State purposes, historically, the annual financial statements have been drafted by the independent auditor. Because the District must take full responsibility for the accuracy and disclosure of

the financial statements, it must, either internally, or through the use of a qualified outside party (other than the independent auditor), review the financial statements and related footnote disclosures, to assure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, and to verify that no material misstatements exist. Relying on the independent auditor to perform these functions is considered a control deficiency.

Corrective Action to be Considered : The District should either provide additional staff training in the area of preparing financial statement prepared under the GASB 34 reporting model, or retain a service provider to prepare, assist in the preparation, or review of the statements to ensure material misstatements are not present.

Document Components of Internal Control In order to establish an effective system of internal controls, the District should document the policies, procedures and controls over key financial transactions, including cash, receipts, purchasing, vendor disbursements, employee benefit/payroll disbursements, and general ledger maintenance. This documentation could be used by departments as guidance to help safeguard assets, properly record transactions, and provide a basis for 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 19

continuing operations when turnover occurs in key llnancial departments. Although the District maintains certain poHcics and procedures, they are not complete, or distributed to all applicable departmental personnel.

Corrective Action to be Considered : Several years ago, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency published comprehensive internal control guidance that has recently been put in place by publicly traded companies as a result of Sarbanes Oxley legislation. The COSO report outlines five components of effective internal control: Control Environment, Risk Assessment, Control Activities, Information & Communication, and Monitoring. The District should consider implementing a written internal control framework using the COSO model.

Establish Internal Audit Function Internal audits are an important control measure to provide some assurance that procedures are actually being performed in accordance with management's assertions, and that assets actually exist and are properly safeguarded. The District historically has relied on the independent auditor to perform these functions. This reliance, however, increases the risk that errors or irregularities could occur and not be tested or detected by management.

Corrective Action to be Considered : The District should consider, as part of its documented internal control procedures, establishing an internal audit function to properly monitor operations and assess risk of misstatement of the financial statement caused by either errors or irregularities.

2. Prepare for Implementation of GASB Statement 45 The Governmental Accounting Standards Board has issued GASB Statement 45 which addresses other post-employment benefits (OPEB), including medical, dental, vision and other health-related benefits provided to terminated or retired employees and their dependents and beneficiaries. The standard, which will be applicable to the District in fiscal year 2009, requires employers to obtain an actuarial valuation and to disclose certain information relating to the funding progress of the plan, including: • actuarial valuation date, • accrued liability and total unfunded liability, • annual covered payroll, and • ratio of the unfunded actuarial to annual covered payroll. We recommend the District begin the process of implementing this requirement, specifically by budgeting and contracting for an actuarial valuation. 20 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

This will assure the District is prepared to meet the upcoming reporting requirements of GASB Statement 45.

3. Other Issues

Prohibit Rubber Stamp Approvals : We noted that the payroll for the high school is currently approved with a rubber stamp. Because access and control of rubber stamps cannot be assured, there is an inherent risk that payroll could be inappropriately approved. We recommend the use of rubber stamps for payroll approval be prohibited, and that all payrolls be approved by signature of the principal.

Pay From Original Invoices : We noted situations whereby vendors were paid based on copies or faxes of vendor invoices. This increases the risk of duplicate payments occurring. We recommend vendors be paid based only on original vendor invoices. Independent Auditors Report

To the School Board Goffstown School District Goffstown, New Hampshire

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Goffstown School District, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2007, which collectively comprise the Goffstown School District's basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Goffstown School District's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Goffstown School District, as of June 30, 2007, and the respecfive changes in financial 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 21_ position, thereof and the respective budgetary comparison for the (ieneral Fund for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The management's discussion and analysis, appearing on the following pages, is not a required part of the basic financial statements but is supplementary information required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. We have applied certain limited procedures, which consisted principally of inquiries of management regarding the methods of measurement and presentation of the required supplementary infonnation. However, we did not audit the information and express no opinion on it.

The Schedule of Nonmajor funds on page 29 is not a required part of the basic financial statements, and we did not audit or apply limited procedures to such information and do not express any assurance on such information. In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued a report dated June 10, 2008 on our consideration of the District's internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and should be considered in assessing the results of our audit.

Nashua, New Hampshire June 10,2008 Management's Discussion and Analysis

As management of the Goffstown School District (the District), we offer readers this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the District for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007.

A. OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS This discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an introduction to the basic financial statements. The basic financial statements are comprised of three components: (1) government-wide financial statements, (2) fund financial statements, and (3) notes to the financial statements. This report also contains other supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements themselves.

Government-wide financial statements . The government-wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of our finances in a manner similar to a private-sector business. The statement of net assets presents information on all assets and liabilities, with the difference between the two reported as net assets. Over time, 22 200Q Goffstown Annual Report

increases or decreases in net assets may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial position is improving or deteriorating.

The statement of activities presents information showing how the government's net assets changed during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net assets are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are reported in this statement for some items that will only result in cash flows in future fiscal periods.

Fund financial statements . A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. Fund accounting is used to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. All of the funds can be divided into two categories: governmental funds and fiduciary funds.

Governmental funds . Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions reported as governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike the government- wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near-term inflows and outflows of spendable resources, as well as on balances of spendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in evaluating a government's near-term financing requirements.

Because the focus of governmental fiinds is narrower than that of the

government-wide financial statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental fiinds with similar information presented for governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. By doing so, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the government's near-term financing decisions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison between governmental funds and governmental activities.

An annual appropriated budget is adopted for the general fund. A budgetary comparison statement has been provided for the general fund to demonstrate compliance with this budget.

Fiduciary funds . Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside the government. Fiduciary funds are not reflected in the government-wide financial statements because the resources of those funds are not available to support the District's own programs. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 23

Notes to financial statements . 1 he notes provide additional information that are essential to a full understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements.

Other information . In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes, this report also presents certain required supplementary information which is required to be disclosed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.

B. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

• As of the close of the current fiscal year, the total of assets exceeded liabilities by $ 16,475,990 (i.e., net assets), a change of $ 1,829,728 in comparison to the prior year.

• As of the close of the current fiscal year, governmental funds reported combined ending fund balances of $ 3,691,138, a change of $ 41,361 in comparison with the prior year.

At the end of the current fiscal year, unreserved fund balance for the general fund was $2,039,583, a change of $ 1,679,641 in comparison with the prior year.

• Total long-term debt (i.e., bonds and lease payable) at the close of the current fiscal year was $13,031,623, a change of $(1,407,709) in comparison to the prior year.

C. GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS The following is a summary of condensed government-wide financial data for the current and prior fiscal years. Governmental

Activities 2007 2006 Current & other assets $ 4,113,159 $ 3,920,407 Capital assets 26,039,749 25,695,718 Total assets 30,152,908 29,616,125

Long-term liabilities outstanding 13,193,050 14,495,313

Other liabilities 483,868 474,550

Total liabilities 13,676,918 14,969,863

Net assets:

Invested in capital assets, net 13,229,281 12,298,401 Restricted 724,434 384,438 Unrestricted 2,522,275 1,963,423 Total net assets L 16.475.990 $ 14.646.262 24 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

CHANGES IN NET ASSETS Governmental

Activities 2007 2006 Revenues: Program revenues: Charges for services $ 800,532 $ 812,933 Operating grants and contributions 1,080,360 868,139 Capital grants and contributions 584,905 2,169,142 General revenues: Town assessment 18,935,086 17,502,429 Grants & contributions

not restricted to specific programs 6,672,870 7,832,182 Investment income 48,854 38,504 Tuition 4,854,046 5,273,380 Miscellaneous 51,895 265,885

Total revenues 33,028,548 34,762,594

Expenses: Administration 3,018,050 2,803,601 Instruction 20,739,881 18,804,098 Support Services 3,344,107 3,209,677 Operation and maintenance 1,680,188 1,971,935 Transportation 1,661,771 1,603,849 Interest expense 513,487 567,468 Miscellaneous 241,336 201,100

Total Expenses 31,198,820 29,161,728

Increase in net assets 1,829,728 5,600,866

Net assets - beginning of year 14,646,262 9,045,396

Net assets - end of year $ 16,475,990 $ 14.646,262

As noted earlier, net assets may serve over time as a useful indicator of a government's financial position. At the close of the most recent fiscal year, total net assets were $ 16,475,990, a change of $ 1,829,728 from the prior year.

The largest portion of net assets $ 13,229,281 reflects our investment in capital assets (e.g., land, buildings, machinery, and equipment), less any

related debt used to acquire those assets that is still outstanding. These capital assets are used to provide services to citizens; consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although the investment in

capital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 25

since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities. An additional portion of net assets $ 724,434 represents resources that are subject to external restrictions on how they may be used. The remaining balance of unrestricted net assets $ 2,522,275 may be used to meet the government's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors.

Governmental activities. Governmental activities for the year resulted in a change in net assets of $ 1,829,728. Key elements of this change are as follows:

General fund operations, as discussed further in section D. $ 854,952 Special revenue fund expenditures over revenues 7,270 State construction aid for the new kindergarten building 584,905 Principal debt service in excess of depreciation expense 557,3 10 Other (174,709)

Total $ 1.829.728

D. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE GOVERNMENT'S FUNDS As noted earlier, fund accounting is used to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements.

Governmental funds . The focus of governmental funds is to provide information on near-term inflows, outflows and balances of spendable resources.

Such information is useful in assessing financing requirements. In particular, unreserved fund balance may serve as a useful measure of a government's net resources available for spending at the end of the fiscal year.

As of the end of the current fiscal year, governmental funds reported combined ending fijnd balances of $3,691,138, a change of $41,361 in comparison with the prior year. Key elements of this change are as follows:

General fund operations, as discussed further in section D $ 854,952 Nonmajor funds (813,591)

Total $ 41.361

The general fund is the chief operating fund. At the end of the current fiscal year, unreserved fund balance of the general fund was $ 2,039,583, while total fund balance was $ 3,078,275. As a measure of the general fund's

liquidity, it may be useful to compare both unreserved fund balance and total flind balance to total fund expenditures. Unreserved fund balance represents 6.6 percent of total general fund expenditures, while total fund balance represents 10.1 percent of that same amount. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

The fund balance of the general fund changed by $ 854,952 during the current fiscal year. Key factors in this change are as follows: Revenues in excess of budget $ 380,519

Expenditures less than budget 1 ,299, 1 22 Use of fund balance as a funding source (1,329,088) Expenditure timing differences 504,399

Total $ 854.952

E. GENERAL FUND BUDGETARY HIGHLIGHTS There were no differences between the original budget and the final budget.

F. CAPITAL ASSET AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION

Capital assets . Total investment in capital assets for governmental and business-type activities at year end amounted to $ 26,039,749 (net of

accumulated depreciation), a change of $ 344,03 1 from the prior year. This investment in capital assets includes land, buildings and system, improvements, and machinery and equipment.

Major capital asset events during the current fiscal year included the following:

• $ 463,363 Purchase of computers • $1,405,766 Completion cost of the Kindergarten structure

Additional information on capital assets can be found in the footnotes to the financial statements.

Long-term debt . At the end of the current fiscal year, total long-term debt outstanding was $ 13,031,623, all of which was backed by the full faith and credit of the government.

Additional information on capital assets and long-term debt can be found in the footnotes to the financial statements.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the Goffstown School District's finances for all those with an interest in the government's finances. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should be addressed to:

Office of the Business Manager SAU#19

1 1 School Street Goffstown, New Hampshire 03045 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 27

Goffstown School District projected revenues 2009-2010

2007- 2008- 2009- 2008 2009 2010 2009-2010 Approved Approved Proposed Proposed MS 24 MS 24 School Budget Board Committee REVENUE FROM STATE SOURCES

Adequacy Grant 6,463,633 6,463,633 6.463,633 6,463,633

School Building Aid 587,377 538,000 505,000 505,000

Kindergarten Construction Aid

Area Voc. School Transportation Aid 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500

Kindergarten Bridging Aid 108,000 130,000

Catastrophic Aid 485,000 415,000 395,000 395,000

Child Nutrition 9,600 9,600 9,600 9,600 REVENUE FROM FEDERAL SOURCES

lASA, Chapter I and II 596,680 500,000 475,000 475,000

DOE / SERESC Professional Dev.

Child Nutrition Programs 67,000 67,000 67,000 67,000 LOCAL REVENUE OTHER THAN TAXES

Tuition 4,600,000 4,900,000 5,150,000 5,150,000

Driver Education Program Receipts 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000

Earnings on Investments 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000

Food Service 816,286 795,000 825,000 825,000

Medicaid 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000

School Impact Fees 376,000

Reimbursement Spec. Ed. 185,000

SUBTOTAL REVENUES & CREDITS 14,035,076 14,310,733 14,006,733 14,006,733 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES

Sale of Bonds

Transfer from Capital Reserve Funds 600,000 GENERAL FUND BALANCE

Reserved Fund Balance 300,000 300,000

Unreserved Fund Balance 1,877,641 2,268,294 310,000 310,000

TOTAL REVENUES AND CREDITS 16,212,717 17,479,027 14,316,733 14,316,733

DISTRICT ASSESSMENT 14,680,800 15,013,648 16,897,938 16,897,938

STATE ASSESSMENT 3,516,121 3,445,976 3,445,976 3,445,976

APPROPRIATION 34,409,638 35,938,651 34,660,647 34,660,647 28 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

Notes:

-> FY 2009- 2010 appropriation number equals tlie operating budget warrant article

-> Projected revenues are estimates and are subject to change .

-> Projected adequacy grant subject to change . State budget not enacted.

-> Estimates based upon State Aid figures available on 11/26/08

-> Fiscal year 2009- 2010 Total Appropriation is prior to any separate or special w/arrant articles.

DEBT SCHEDULE (as of June 30, 2008)

Years remaining on Goffstown School District's general obligation bonds.

Year Principal Interest Amount Due

2008-09 1,285,000.00 447,798.75 1,732,798.75

2009-10 1,275,000.00 402,605.00 1,677,605.00

2010-11 1,210,000.00 356,315.00 1,566,315.00

2011-12 900,000.00 314,300.00 1,214,300.00

2012-13 600,000.00 281,300.00 881,300.00

2013-14 600,000.00 252,800.00 852,800.00

2014-15 600,000.00 224,150.00 824,150.00

2015-16 600,000.00 194,750.00 794,750.00

2016-17 600,000.00 164,750.00 764,750.00

2017-18 600,000.00 134,750.00 734,750.00

2018-19 600,000.00 104,750.00 704,750.00

2019-20 600,000.00 74,750.00 674,750.00

2020-21 600,000.00 44,750.00 644,750.00

2021-22 595,000.00 14,875.00 609,875.00

Total Outstanding Bonds $10,665,000.00 $3,012,643.75 $13,677,643.75

Principal Interest Bond Balance Balance Amount Due

MVMS & Elementary Bond* 2,270,000.00 126,968.75 2,396,968.75

GAHS Renovation/Addition 8,395,000.00 2,885,675.00 11,280,675.00

Total Outstanding Bonds $10,665,000.00 $3,012,643.75 $13,677,643.75

*Note: Last Payments

MVMS & Elementary Bond* 8/15/2011

GAHS Renovation/Addition 7/15/2021

The MVMS & Elementary Bond was refunded in August 2003 resulting in a savings of $341,879

in interest cost over the life of the Bond. 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 29

GOFFSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET 2009- 2009-2010VIIIIVJ _ Vllt II 2007- 2010 2008 - 2009 Proposed 2008 Proposed Appropriation School Actual Budget Board Committee

Regular Education 13,116,550 H088,306 13,798,145 13,842,296

Special Education 5,065,635 6,201,311 6,172.167 6.172,167

Vocational Programs 80,755 102,050 97,000 96,439

Co-Curricular & Athletics 535,289 569,913 486,652 483,363

Summer School Programs 6,074 27,194 55,876 55,876

Other Pupil Services 27,336 31,750 26,650 26,650

Adult Education Programs 67,124 83,590 64,642 73,044

Field Rental 10,000 5,000 5,000 5,000

Guidance 913,864 1,098,307 1,053,690 1,055,392

Guidance Records 30,321 15,835 15,835

Health Services 390,431 420,261. 416,979 416,979

Speech Pathology and Audio 298,881 312,951 319,129 319,129

Curriculum Development 4,243 5,827 7,000 7,000

Staff Development 65,359 99,000 99,000 99,000

Information Center Services 462,054 525,976 490,651 490,651

Educational TV 3,700 2,000

Technical Support Services 206,970 207,453 230,920 259,358

School Board 45,700 51,424 42,484 42,094

Treasurer 1,408 2,954 2,173 2,173

District Meeting 827 4,174 4,178 4,178

Audit Services 6,500 7,865 8,650 8,650

Legal Services 30,838 10,000 10,000 10,000

SAU Services 1,042,538 1,080,905 1,131,530 1,124,991

Administration 1,972,893 2,168,276 1,963,930 1,951,197 Other Student Support Services 21,087 23,810 21,511 21,511

Other Fiscal Services 18,247

Building Operations 2,307,643 2,480,433 2,888,175 2,841,196

Care and Upkeep of Grounds 33,265 55,200 65,700 65,700

Equipment Maintenance 180,393 63,448 109,372 109,372

J^ransportation 926,251 992,232 1,073,237 1,062,087

Special Needs Transportation 655,944 730,750 751,642 751,642 30 2008 Goffstown Annual Report

Skills Center Transportation 42,480 43,740 45,914 45,914

Athletic Program Transportation 61,053 63,497 61,675 61,675

Field Trip Transportation 25,446 39,405 31,535 31,535

Other Professional Services 1,551 13,000 3,000 GESS Course Reimbursement 7,521 9,000 9,000 8,948

Site Improvement 23,260 22,500

Debt Service 1,796,530 1,732,798 1,677,605 1,677,605

Transfer to Capital Reserve 300,000

Allocation to Other Agencies

Total General Fund 30,782,261 33,378,000 33,240,647 33,240,647

Food Service Fund 969,485 944,651 945,000 945,000

Federal Grants Fund 840,978 475,000 475,000

Capital Projects Fund 79,461 500,000

Total Goffstown School * District 32,672,185 34,822,651 34,660,647 34,660,647

*Note: The proposed fiscal year 2009-2010 columns equal the operating budget warrant article.

Transfer to Capital Reserve is from Unreserved Fund Balance Principals' Reports Glen Lake School Leslie T. Doster, Principal

A wise individual once said, "Excellence is not a matter of chance; it's a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it's a thing to be achieved." At Glen Lake School we are a learning community dedicated to implementing best practices in early childhood education and challenging our students to strive for excellence. As a school we have established three broad goals that guide our 1^' program. Our first goal is to prepare each child for success in grade. Our second goal is to foster in each child a life long love of learning. Our third goal

is to provide a developmentally appropriate, nurturing learning environment that

sparks a child's belief that school is a wonderful place. Our motto says it all. "Glen Lake School - A Great Place to Start" During 2007-2008 the Glen Lake School staff focused on identifying and implementing strategies to raise student achievement in reading, writing, mathematics and science. Through professional development offered on Early Release and Teacher Workshop days staff targeted the reading and writing process, mathematics instruction and implementation of the newly revised science curriculum. Throughout the school year time was routinely scheduled for teachers to meet, review student assessment data, and collaboratively plan instruction to assure consistency from classroom to classroom. As a staff we committed ourselves to improving differentiated instruction, providing early 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 31 intervention for our struggling learners and providing enriehing learning opportunities for our more advanced students. 2007-2008 was a very successful year culminating in the smooth transition of well-prepared kindergarten students to l" grade at Bartlett and Maple Avenue Schools.

If I were to choose one word to define the 2007-2008 school year, it would be collaboration. Teachers and parents are partners in a child's education, and we are fortunate to have such wonderful parents working side by side with us. The Glen Lake School Partnership under the leadership of Kathy Kendall supported the school in a variety of ways including: providing volunteers for our special theme days, providing weekly office volunteers, funding our Weekly Reader subscriptions, funding the purchase of books for our library collection, providing classroom supplies for teachers and purchasing digital microscopes for all classrooms. The collaboration of educators and parents is a powerful tool turning a good school into a great school. As we move forward the staff and I are excited to meet the challenges ahead and to continue our commitment to making Glen Lake School an exemplary early childhood learning community. Bartlett Elementary David A. Bousquet, Principal

Bartlett Elementary School began its new year with 178 students and several additions to our staff. Advancing student learning continues to be the goal and focus at Bartlett Elementary School. We continue to see improvements in student achievement. On the Fall 2007 NECAP and other assessments, our students scored within the average range in both Reading and Math. Why have we seen such growth? The entire Bartlett School community is committed to take an active role in doing whatever it takes to positively impact student success. Technology was one driving force in our advancing student learning this year. Bartlett opened a new "Smart Room" computer lab with 25 Mac computers. Students and staff constantly used this room for numerous activities such as writing and research projects. The staff worked on developing classroom webpages and blogs to help communicate what is happening in our school. Bartlett Elementary implemented the new McGraw-Hill Science program this year. This program helped our students develop their informational reading and writing skills as well as develop their inquiry learning skills through motivating materials and lessons. Once again, Bartlett Elementary School received a Book Ribbon Award, given to recognize schools with outstanding volunteer programs. We received this award primarily because of the hard work, dedication and support of our volunteer coordinator, Lisa Lambert. Bartlett students and staff appreciate its volunteers, such as those from the Rotary Club who read in classrooms. This organization also donated many books to our library and classrooms. Bartlett Elementary School had two major projects that took place during the year. Phase I of the building renovation project was voted on and approved in March. This phase included many upgrades and repairs, including new administration and nurse's offices, updated electrical and technology services and 32 2008 Goffstown Annual Report fire prevention (sprinkler) systems. Construction was scheduled to begin in summer. Also, Holly Tate chaired a subcommittee of the PTA to raise funds for a new playground. As a result of their dedication and hard work, a fantastic, unique playground was installed in May. Throughout the year, many events and programs have taken place at Bartlett Elementary School in order to provide a well-rounded education to our students. Some of these programs included monthly All-School Meetings, Lunch With the Principal, McDonald's Student of the Month, Grandparents' Lunch, Constitution Day, Kids Voting, Martin Luther King Celebration, Dr. Seuss' Birthday, a Memorial Day Program, Fourth Grade Farewell, and our annual Talent Show and Bartlett Bash. The Bartlett community was involved in many community service activities this year. For example, food was collected during Thanksgiving and Christmas for the Network Food Drive and distributed to area families during the holidays.

Because of its dedicated, caring, and professional staff and the support from our families and the community, positive things continue to happen at Bartlett. I would like to thank everyone who has worked so hard to help make us a wonderful learning community for our students. Maple Avenue Elementary School Marc Boyd, Principal

Our goal is to help all students succeed academically, socially and emotionally. The talented teaching staff is provided with continuous professional development to support lifelong learning endeavors and help ensure they have the best tools and most current knowledge for educating our students. Teachers have opportunities to work collaboratively, helping provide consistency of instruction and effective teaching practices. Professional development is offered at the school, district, and SAU level during Teacher Workshop Days, Early Release and Late Arrival Days, before and after school hours, and during the summer vacation. Many staff members also participate in state, professional organization and privately sponsored trainings. The most important outcome of ongoing professional development is for students to benefit from the best possible educational experience. Excellent learning environments are important to student success as well. A culture of learning is evident as teachers hold high expectations for all learners to reach their full academic potential. Students feel valued and safe, and are treated with respect, dignity, and equity. Our students approach learning enthusiastically and take pride in their work. These values are evident as you walk through our hallways and visit with our students and staff members. We believe holding each other accountable to these values will not only increase our success as an academic institution, but will also foster the positive, safe environment we promote. This school year our teachers have been provided with a science program called the Macmillan-McGraw-Hill Science Series. This standards-based program supports the SAU Science Curriculum with its student books and 2008 Goffstown Annual Report 33 activity kits. Inquiry-based lessons are designed to provide a variety ol" hands-on activities that ibster student understanding. The learning cycle begins with student engagement activities, followed by exploration and explanation of concepts. A variety of extension activities for greater student understanding are also available. This program also offers evaluation options and differentiated instruction strategies, so that all students have access to the curriculum. Creating partnerships with families is a top priority. Working together, our students benefit. Our weekly newsletter. Cubby's Corner, outlines upcoming events, offers parents infonnation about curriculum as well as many other school activities. Teachers' websites keep parents informed of classroom happenings. Endless opportunities exist for our students and families to become engaged and involved in our school community. Parent Faculty Together (PFT) events are numerous, balancing academic and social activities. Reaching out to the broader Goffstown community strengthens school, family and community connections. Also, with the close of the school year, Mrs. Dorothy Swauger, our school nurse for the past 16 years retired. The students, their families and the school staff have come to love her and will miss her daily presence.

In closing, I would like to acknowledge the incredible children we have at Maple Avenue Elementary School, the wonderful staff who are truly committed to the children and their social and academic growth and our parent group, the PFT under the direction of Lynn Fitzpatrick, who are always there for the children and staff. Mountain View Middle School James A. Hunt, Principal

"The pleasures arisingfrom thinking and learning will make us think and learn " all the more. - Aristotle

The 2007-2008 School Year at Mountain View Middle School (MVMS) included a number of significant changes that represented exciting opportunities to further advance student learning. Reconfigured team/grade level room assignments represented a major change for returning students. In an effort to dramatically reduce passing time between classes and to promote a sense of "grade level houses" within the school, all the teams within a grade were assigned to a wing or floor. Integration of state-of-the-art technology continued to enhance instruction and learning. The reconfigured double classrooms allotted to our Computer Lab and Smart Room increased the efficiency and effectiveness of accommodating larger groups of students for direct instruction. The space also supported larger groups of staff for professional development programming. Faculty and administration initiated the year with a revised master schedule intended to better meet the needs of all learners. Our introduction of an Expanded Curriculum Block (ECB) for Grades 5/6 and Grades 7/8 provided teachers and students the opportunity to cross teams/grades to access Reading, Unified Arts options. Performing Arts, Technology, and low-incident special education services for expanded/accelerated course work, make-up work, re- —

34 2008 Goffstown Annual Report teaching loops, integrated teaching, etc. The scheduling of the Grade 7/8 ECB at the end of the day also supported time-on-leaming in core content areas for interscholastic athletes as they no longer were required to miss last period classes when attending away games. Consistent with our core beliefs and mission, identifying opportunities for increasing academic rigor for our accelerated learners became one of our primary goals. Dunbarton, Goffstown, and New Boston administrators and faculty recognized a significant cohort of exiting sixth grade students had achieved a level of mastery in mathematics typical of exiting, high-performing, seventh grade math students. Thus, we elected to collaborate with Goffstown High School administrators and introduce a high school equivalent Algebra I course to fifty-two seventh grade students. At the end of the school year, 22 of the accelerated math students qualified to enroll in a high school equivalent Algebra

II course in Grade 8. Equally significant, 24 of the remaining accelerated math students enrolled in a high school equivalent Honors Algebra I course. We are pleased to report, at the end of the year, an additional 50 sixth grade students from Dunbarton, Goffstown, and New Boston qualified to enroll in the Grade 7

Algebra I course for the 2008-2009 School Year. As noted in last year's Report, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEAS&C) middle school accreditation process is designed to substantiate a school's value and worth to the public it serves and, at the same time, establish an on-going plan for growth. The faculty and administration entered a dramatically significant stage of the accreditation process as our MVMS NEAS&C Steering Committee formally organized, met with the Director of the Commission on Public Elementary and Middle Schools, and began the demanding task of completing a comprehensive MVMS Self- study. The NEAS&C Accreditation Self-study document will serve as the primary focus for an NEAS&C Visiting Team peer review in March 2009. Goffstown High School Frank J. McBride, Principal Since September of 2007, Goffstown High School students have been making their marks in many fields. Among many high points of the 2007-2008 school year, I highlight just a few—in academic achievement, in sports, and in art; and then review our ongoing goals development. Academics: Our class of 2008 valedictorian, Tyler Clites, matriculated at Harvard University in September of 2008. Sports: In June 2008, Goffstown scored big in state athletics by taking its first Class L Baseball championship. Art: Goffstown High School art students brought home the most awards ever in statewide and national competitions. Five GHS juniors were accepted into the Art All-State program (the maximum accepted from one school). At the state level of the prestigious Scholastic Art Awards, GHS students received a total of 46 awards, including 17 Gold Keys, which were sent on to national competition. At the Scholastic national competition, Annie LoPresti won a Gold Key —

2008 Goffstown Annual Report 35 awarded in June 2008. Mackenzie Pena won the national Congressional Art

Award, and her work is still on display in Washington, D.C. Goals development: We continue work to engage students and faculty in the pursuit of academic rigor, instituting and continuing these programs over the past three years with the hope of creating appropriate challenge for each student, and developing students' reading and test-taking skills:

1. Promoting a school-wide Sustained Silent Reading program (SSR). Students who have a scheduled study hall spend the first 30 minutes (of the 90-minute block) reading self-selected books. 2. Offering specific SAT test-taking practice and instruction as part of regular English instruction in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. 3. Offering all students in grades 10 and 11 the opportunity during the school day to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). On October 15, 2008, 344 tenth and eleventh grade students took the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), the largest number ever to take that test at GHS. The results give students an idea of how they may do on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), as well as providing strategies to help improve their skills and scores if necessary. 4. Focusing through our comprehensive guidance program on the importance of preparing for and doing well on the SAT and other tests as part of the process of plarming realistically for post-high school choices. In line with this goal of establishing and reinforcing rigorous expectations for all, we started in September of 2007 with separate honors classes for English, science, and social studies at each grade level. In addition, next year's 9' grade students will have the opportunity to sign up for AP World History—the first Advanced Placement course to be offered at the 9* grade level. During 2007-2008, the faculty and administration reviewed a proposal to change the way grade point averages (GPAs) are figured. We believe that weighting GPAs will positively affect enrollment in honors level courses and encourage students to engage in coursework that advances their learning with rigor and challenge. This November 2008, the School Board approved that proposal (to go into effect in September 2009) for a weighted grade point average (GPA) for the purpose of determining class rank. The Student Services Department continues to explore ways to build relationships with local schools, offering several Ruiming Start courses, which allow students to get college credit at the NH Community Colleges. We have also developed an articulation agreement with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) that creates an admission track for students who might not otherwise seek such an option. In these ways we hope to expand post-secondary options for our students. As our programs grow and our students advance in skills and knowledge, we strive for greater learning opportunities, so that we can fulfill our mission: "to be a caring community of impassioned learners who will thrive in an ever-changing world."

Solid Waste and Recycling Program

SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING PROGRAM:

• GLASS should be rinsed clean. Clear, brown and green glass is accepted.

• ALUMINUM, TIN and STEEL CANS should be rinsed clean.

• PLASTIC should be rinsed clean. #1 through #7 plastic is accepted. Containers and bags must be clearly marked with the number and recycling symbol.

• ASEPTIC PACKAGING such as juice boxes and milk cartons should be completely

emptied and rinsed if possible.

• CORRUGATED CARDBOARD should be flattened and cut down so that it fits

inside the 65 gallon recycling tote.

• MIXED PAPER -junk mail, magazines, newspaper, cereal boxes, office paper, etc. are accepted. Soiled paper products are not accepted. Please do not place food waste, cigarette butts, or personal hygiene products in the Blue Recycling Tote. Plastic bags should not be used.

TRANSFER STATION DROP-OFF PROGRAM:

TEXTILES should be clean, dry and bagged.

CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS - painted lumber, windows,

doors, asphalt roofing materials, sheet rock, etc. are accepted for a fee.

ALL DRY CELL (HOUSEHOLD) BATTERIES are accepted.

WET-CELL BATTERIES such as automotive batteries are accepted, providing the cases are not broken.

LEAD SINKERS, WASTE OIL, ANTI-FREEZE, FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, RECORDS, and CDs are accepted.

LEAVES must be removed from plastic bags and placed in the compost pile.

BRUSH is limited to no larger than 5" in diameter.

SCRAP METALS such as appliances, bikes, etc. are accepted.

PROPANE TANKS are accepted for a fee. TIRES are accepted for a fee.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE is accepted by appointment. Please contact the Transfer Station for a complete listing of fees and acceptable items (497-4824). TRANSFER STATION SCHEDULE:

The transfer station is open Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 am to 3 pm. The Transfer

Station holiday schedule can be found at the following web link: http://www.ci.goffstown.nh.us/dpw. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call 497-4824. '•iill^^

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